Monthly climate guide
Los Angeles weather in May
With highs near 24°C (74°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), May feels warm in Los Angeles. Rainfall averages about 10 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as April and 4°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- May brings late spring to Los Angeles.
- Good walking weather for combining Hollywood Walk of Fame and Griffith Observatory in one day.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 61% less rain than Los Angeles's average.
- Los Angeles is usually about 5°C warmer than Santa Ana, 50 km away, in May.
Avg high
24°C
74°F
Avg low
12°C
54°F
Rainfall
10 mm
very dry
Humidity
63%
relative
Sky
32%
cloud · mostly sunny
Los Angeles weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 47°F | 68 mm | 60% | 44% |
| February | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 53 mm | 61% | 35% |
| March | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 49°F | 57 mm | 65% | 44% |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 51°F | 17 mm | 61% | 35% |
| May | 24°C / 74°F | 12°C / 54°F | 10 mm | 63% | 32% |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 58°F | 1 mm | 56% | 21% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 64°F | 3 mm | 51% | 18% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 65°F | 1 mm | 48% | 14% |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 65°F | 4 mm | 50% | 19% |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 60°F | 8 mm | 50% | 22% |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 53°F | 27 mm | 52% | 32% |
| December | 18°C / 65°F | 8°C / 47°F | 56 mm | 56% | 40% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is May a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Our Los Angeles guide recommends: March to May or September to November, when temperatures are comfortable and coastal fog is less frequent.
Budget real time for driving between neighbourhoods — LA's distances look short on a map but traffic can make them slow.
Best time to visit Los Angeles →Other United States cities in May
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Los Angeles in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Los Angeles, with highs around 24°C and about 10 mm of rain.
How warm is Los Angeles in May?
Average highs are about 24°C (74°F) and average lows about 12°C (54°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in May?
Los Angeles typically gets around 10 mm of rain in May — very dry.
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
March to May or September to November, when temperatures are comfortable and coastal fog is less frequent.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Los Angeles (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.