Los Angeles, California Weather in May
United States · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high25°C (76°F)
Avg low13°C (55°F)
Rainfall8 mm (0.3 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect warm days in Los Angeles in May: the average high is 25°C (76°F) and the average low is 13°C (55°F). May is spring in United States. The month is very dry, with about 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain spread over 2 days. You get roughly 13.8 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 25°C (76°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 13°C (55°F) |
| Daily mean | 18°C (65°F) |
| Rainfall | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 63% |
| Cloud cover | 29% |
| Daylight | 13.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 10.8 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.5 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Los Angeles in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Los Angeles weather in other months
Jan19°C / 9°C82 mmExcellentFeb19°C / 9°C75 mmExcellentMar20°C / 10°C53 mmExcellentApr23°C / 11°C17 mmExcellentMay25°C / 13°C8 mmExcellentJun28°C / 16°C1 mmExcellentJul31°C / 19°C2 mmExcellentAug32°C / 20°C4 mmGoodSep31°C / 19°C4 mmExcellentOct28°C / 16°C11 mmExcellentNov23°C / 12°C23 mmExcellentDec19°C / 9°C72 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit Los AngelesJune →
Nearby in May
- San Diego, California24°C · 8 mm
- Tijuana24°C · 8 mm
- Mexicali36°C · 3 mm
- Las Vegas, Nevada32°C · 4 mm
- San Francisco, California19°C · 18 mm
- Phoenix, Arizona35°C · 6 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.