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Long Beach Weather in May

May in Long Beach brings pleasant temperatures, with daytime highs of 20°C (68°F) and nights around 12°C (54°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 98 mm (3.9 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Long Beach in May

You can typically expect 14 days of rain this month, averaging around 98 mm (3.9 in). Rain this month is fairly typical, a standard mix of wet and dry days with no particularly heavy or persistent showers.

Temperature in Long Beach in May

If you're visiting Long Beach in May, expect excellent temperatures with highs of 20°C (68°F) and overnight lows of 12°C (54°F). The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. At 12°C (54°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

Sunshine in Long Beach in May

The city usually sees around 258 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit.

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Long Beach Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 98 mm (3.9 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 258 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
* Data from: New York City, the United States of America (28 KM, 17 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Long Beach in May

Pleasant temperatures in May mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Prepare for significant rainfall with proper waterproof clothing and shoes. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Long Beach in May

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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