Golden light on the coastal bluffs and wet sand at Solana Beach; photo published August 1, 2022.

Weather · May

Solana Beach weather in May

Average highs of 68°F, lows of 57°F and 0.30 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Solana Beach’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 68°F and lows of 57°F. That is 1° warmer than April, and 2° below the yearly average high.

Average high
68°F
Average low
57°F
Precipitation
0.30 in
Wet days
3
Sunrise · sunset
5:49 AM · 7:41 PM

What to wear in May

What May weather is good for

May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April66°F53°F0.90 in
May68°F57°F0.30 in
June70°F60°F0.10 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Solana Beach and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Solana Beach in May?

Average highs are 68°F and average lows 57°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Solana Beach in May?

May averages 0.30 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Solana Beach in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:49 AM and sets about 7:41 PM, for roughly 13.9 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Solana Beach?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. May is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Carlsbad Palomar Ap station (9.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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