Carlsbad Weather in May

What's the weather like in Carlsbad (New Mexico) in May 2024?

The climate in Carlsbad during May can be summarized as warm and dry.

May is in the spring in Carlsbad and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Carlsbad weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.6°C 87°F
Nightly temperature 12.9°C 55.1°F
Average temperature 21.7°C 71.1°F
Daily sunshine 11.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 29 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 19.6°C 67.4°F
Humidity 40%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Carlsbad with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Carlsbad

Carlsbad average temperature in May

May rainfall

Carlsbad average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Carlsbad average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Carlsbad in May 2024.

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Carlsbad weather stats

Carlsbad weather statistics
Hottest month: July 34.5°C 94.1°F
Driest month: March 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: June 12.1hrs
Coldest month: January 13.7°C 56.7°F
Wettest month: September 66mm 2.6ins
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