Late spring · Weather & things to do
La Jolla in May
La Jolla edges warmer than April, with highs of 67°F (19°C), lows of 58°F (14°C) and about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain.
It scores 86/100 for comfort, 8th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (14°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (8 mm)
- Humidity
- 78%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 67°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 58°F (14°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.3 in (8 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around May
May is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (January, March & April and September – November).
- Comfort slips from 90/100 in April to 86/100.
- Our San Diego New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — May falls outside it.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 58°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in La Jolla in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Children's Pool
A 1931 seawall beach now used by harbor seals, which haul out on the sand in large numbers in winter.
Why now May scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
George's at the Cove
Long-running restaurant above the Cove with three levels, including the open-air Ocean Terrace.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 0.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
La Jolla Shores
A mile of flat, wide sand north of the village, the calmest beach in La Jolla for a walk or a swim.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
The Cottage
Breakfast and brunch spot in a small cottage with a patio in the village, open for more than thirty years.
Nearby in May
- Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in May~11 mi · highs 76°F, 0.3 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Palm Springs in May~80 mi · highs 94°F, 0.1 in rain · 15°C (27°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Los Angeles in May~101 mi · highs 78°F, 0.4 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Pasadena in May~103 mi · highs 76°F, 0.4 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
La Jolla in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit La Jolla?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 86/100 against a best of 93 in January, March & April and September – November. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain.
How hot is La Jolla in May?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 58°F (14°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in La Jolla in May?
Not much: about 0.3 in (8 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 12.4 in (315 mm).
What should I pack for La Jolla in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 58°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning La Jolla in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.