Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States in May
Weather score88Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
29mm
Sun
11h
Weather score
88
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May31°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May29mm average rain
May sits near Carlsbad's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May11 hours average sun
May is brighter than Carlsbad's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May88 weather score
May is one of Carlsbad's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMay to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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