Phoenix vs San Diego in May
San Diego is the better pick in May — 85 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is nice, dry, clean air, while Phoenix is hot, dry.
Phoenix vs San Diego — May climate, side by side
| Phoenix | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 67/100 (C) | 85/100 (A) |
| Feels-like high | 33°C | 21°C |
| Avg high / low | 35° / 21° | 20° / 16° |
| Rainfall | 1 mm | 8 mm |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 |
| Humidity | 19% | 75% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 59 | 49 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Phoenix vs San Diego in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Phoenix or San Diego?
- San Diego is the better pick in May — 85 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Diego is nice, dry, clean air, while Phoenix is hot, dry.
- What is the weather like in Phoenix vs San Diego in May?
- In May, Phoenix averages 35°C high / 21°C low with about 1 mm of rain; San Diego averages 20°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm.