San Diego started Sunday, under a thick marine layer, low clouds, and a bit of light, patchy drizzle, with temperatures sitting around 63°F at daybreak. The gray skies will keep the coast on the cool side while inland neighborhoods creep into the upper 60s, with forecasters calling for a high near 68°F today.
What To Expect Today
Patchy drizzle is most likely before 11 a.m. Sunday, May 3. After that, expect mainly cloudy skies through the afternoon, with light west winds around 0–10 mph and highs near 68°F. Shoreline areas will stay coolest and could see reduced visibility early, so coastal commuters may want to take it easy on the roads. The National Weather Service San Diego says the marine layer will deepen this morning, spreading light drizzle across spots west of the mountains.
Tonight Through Tuesday
There is a slight chance of rain showers after 11 p.m. Sunday into Monday morning (May 3–4), with a few light showers possible again Monday night into Tuesday, May 5. Winds will crank up Monday into Tuesday, with west to southwest gusts of 35–45 mph in mountain passes and along desert slopes, and isolated higher gusts possible, which is a concern for high-profile vehicles. NWS forecasters say most rainfall totals will stay on the light side, generally from a trace to a few tenths of an inch, mainly focused on the coastal mountains.
Commute And Outdoor Plans
Morning fog and patchy drizzle could make coastal and canyon commutes a little slower, so leave a few extra minutes if you drive near the shore. Secure loose patio furniture and any lightweight items before Monday’s gustier periods, and consider sliding outdoor plans to Wednesday if you are hoping for sunnier, milder conditions. If you are heading to the mountains, plan for cooler temperatures and gusty winds that can make exposed roads feel especially blustery.
Outlook
Dry, warmer weather should return Wednesday, May 6, with highs climbing into the low to mid 70s by Thursday, May 7, and warming further toward next weekend. We will post updates if any advisories are issued.
