Temperature in California in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in California, the United States of America this May.

California, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 10°C (50°F) in Sequoia National Park to 37°C (99°F) in Furnace Creek. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Furnace Creek and -3°C (27°F) in Sequoia National Park.

What is the temperature of the different cities in California, the United States of America in May?

Discover the typical May temperatures for the most popular locations of California on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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California temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in California, the United States of America in May?

Average daytime highs in California, the United States of America during May reach about 21°C (70°F) in Los Angeles.

How cold does it get at night in California, the United States of America in May?

Los Angeles sees nighttime lows close to 14°C (57°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in California, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Furnace Creek has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 37°C (99°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 22°C (72°F).

What is the coldest city in May in California, the United States of America?

The coldest city in May in California, the United States of America is Sequoia National Park when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 10°C (50°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -3°C (27°F).

How much sun does California, the United States of America get in May?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 276 hours of sunshine in Los Angeles. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

What is the water temperature in May?

Across California, the United States of America, sea temperatures in May range from cold at 13°C (55°F) in San Francisco to cool at 17°C (63°F) in Palm Springs — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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