The climate in Salinas during May can be summarized as hot, humid and very dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Salinas and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 21.1°C 70°F |
| Average temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 1 mm 0 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 24.2°C 75.5°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 2nd driest month of the year in Salinas with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Salinas in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | March | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 6.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | August | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 59mm 2.3ins |