Los Angeles weather in May (California, United States of America)
Will it be warm or cold in Los Angeles this May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.
Temperatures
Experience perfect weather in Los Angeles during May, featuring pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 14°C.
Precipitation
Los Angeles in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.2 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 2 days days of rain.Average sunshine
Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 276 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Los Angeles.So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Los Angeles climate page with graphs.
Los Angeles, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
14°C
Max Temperature
21°C
Water Temperature
15°C
Chance of Rain
7%
Precipitation
6.2 mm
Rainy days
2 days
Humidity
73%
Windspeed
14 km/h
Sunshine
276 hours
Percentage Sunshine
64%
Where to go in the United States of America in May
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Los Angeles, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 15°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
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