Temperature
Hot by day, brisk at night.
87°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Anza-Borrego Desert
United States · North America
Hot days and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 59°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 0 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
13.2 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryMay Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 78° and nights feel near 56°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
85%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
7 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 76°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning75°F
Rain1%
Cloud18%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday83°F
Rain2%
Cloud18%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Rain3%
Cloud19%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening76°F
Rain1%
Cloud17%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64 | 44 | 0.9 | 5 | 9.4 | 44 |
| Feb | 68 | 47 | 0.6 | 3 | 9.9 | 46 |
| Mar | 71 | 48 | 1.2 | 6 | 11.4 | 44 |
| Apr | 81 | 54 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.4 | 40 |
| May | 87 | 59 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.2 | 39 |
| Jun | 97 | 68 | 0.1 | 1 | 13.7 | 33 |
| Jul | 103 | 76 | 0.3 | 4 | 13.7 | 33 |
| Aug | 101 | 75 | 0.9 | 5 | 12.9 | 34 |
| Sep | 94 | 70 | 0.6 | 2 | 11.8 | 36 |
| Oct | 84 | 60 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.8 | 36 |
| Nov | 73 | 50 | 0.6 | 2 | 9.9 | 39 |
| Dec | 67 | 47 | 0.8 | 3 | 9.0 | 44 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology