San Diego, California – Weekend storm chances are building in Southern California, and San Diego could see spring showers and thunderstorms by Sunday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase Thursday, May 1, with daytime highs near 66°F. While the workweek wraps up with relatively mild conditions, weather models show increasing rain chances beginning late Saturday night, with a stronger chance of showers and thunderstorms arriving after 11 a.m. Sunday.
Light winds will shift northwest through Friday, and Friday itself will bring a high near 68°F and mostly sunny skies, providing a good window for outdoor plans. However, the calm won’t last into the weekend.
Motorists planning to travel on I-5, I-8, or I-15 Sunday should prepare for wet roads and possible delays. Rain may linger into Sunday night, with a low near 53°F. Monday continues with mostly cloudy skies and a high around 62°F—another cool and damp spring day.
This spring system will be brief, but the timing could affect both weekend events and early Monday commutes. Residents should keep umbrellas and rain gear ready, especially for Sunday outings.
🌦️ 5-DAY SPRING WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SAN DIEGO
- Thursday: Cloudy, gradual clearing. High near 66°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny. High 68°F.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy. High 66°F.
- Sunday: Showers and possible thunderstorms after 11 a.m. High 61°F.
- Monday: Mostly cloudy. High 62°F.
