01Weather
Los Angeles weather in May
Afternoons in May average 20.6 °C (69 °F) and nights cool to 15.1 °C (59 °F). The month brings about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain spread over roughly 0 days. Compared with April it is 0.2 °C cooler; June is 2.3 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical May | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 23 °C / 74 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 18 °C / 65 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 13 °C / 56 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.1 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 0 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest May day 2016–2025 | 30.0 °C / 10.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | 06:03 | 19:36 | 13.5 h |
| 15 May | 05:51 | 19:47 | 13.9 h |
| 31 May | 05:42 | 19:58 | 14.3 h |
Daylight grows by about 48 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Los_Angeles).
03Crowds
How busy Los Angeles is in May
moderate The main sights are moderate in May. What drives it:
- May Gray fog along the coast
- Memorial Day weekend
- graduations
04Public holidays
Public holidays in May 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 31 May 2027 | Memorial Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Los Angeles in May
No major recurring events fall in May.
07Packing
What to pack for Los Angeles in May
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
May brings May Gray, with morning fog along the coast that often lingers until early afternoon, while inland neighbourhoods are sunny and warm; coastal afternoons average 21 °C. Memorial Day weekend opens beach season. It is a good-value month before the summer peak, if you accept grey mornings at the beach. Rain is rare. The jacarandas peak across the city in May.
The Cinco de Mayo celebrations fill Olvera Street. The Hollywood Bowl season opens in June; May brings the BottleRock festival in Napa for those heading north. Disneyland's summer season begins on Memorial Day weekend. Daylight passes fourteen hours. For June Gloom, Pride and the Bowl, see June.
09Compare
Los Angeles month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 °C | 10 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| February | 19 °C | 10 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| March | 19 °C | 12 °C | 1 | – | busy | Excellent |
| April | 21 °C | 14 °C | 1 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 21 °C | 15 °C | 0 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 23 °C | 17 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 25 °C | 19 °C | 0 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 26 °C | 20 °C | 0 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 26 °C | 19 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 25 °C | 16 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 22 °C | 13 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| December | 20 °C | 11 °C | 2 | – | busy | Excellent |
Not sure about May? See the best time to visit Los Angeles.
10Elsewhere
May in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas in May | 31 °C | 0 |
| San Francisco in May | 20 °C | 2 |
| Vancouver in May | 18 °C | 9 |
| Cancún in May | 31 °C | – |
| Toronto in May | 19 °C | 8 |
| Orlando in May | 32 °C | 4 |
11FAQ
Los Angeles in May: your questions
Is May a good time to visit Los Angeles?
May is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Daytime highs average 21 °C (69 °F), rain falls on about 0 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles in May?
Expect mild days around 21 °C (69 °F) and nights near 15 °C (59 °F). One May in ten brings afternoons above 23 °C, and one in ten stays below 18 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in May?
May brings about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain over roughly 0 days, which is dry by Los Angeles standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 0 percent.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in May?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes.
Is Los Angeles crowded in May?
The main sights are moderate in May. Main drivers: May Gray fog along the coast; Memorial Day weekend; graduations.
What time does it get dark in Los Angeles in May?
Around the middle of May the sun sets at about 19:47 and rises at 05:51, giving 13.9 hours of daylight.