United States Los Angeles Weather in May — Climate Guide
May in Los Angeles is Excellent
May is Excellent for Los Angeles.
May is dry season proper — 26°C days, 15°C nights, only 5mm rainfall. 'May Gray' is the local term for the marine-layer morning fog that burns off by midday — particularly noticeable along the coast in May + June.
Beach season begins with the warmer sea (18°C). Memorial Day weekend (last Monday May) is the unofficial summer start — beaches packed.
Travel score
Los Angeles May Weather Stats
Avg High
26°C
Avg Low
15°C
Rainy Days
2
5mm total
Sunshine
10.5h
Daily avg
Humidity
60%
Comfortable
UV Index
10
Very high
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 28
Sea Temp
18°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
May Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
28 μg/m³
PM10
55 μg/m³
Status
Moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
27°C
Nighttime
14°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 28 km/h
Activities Recommended for May
May Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dry season begins
- Beach season starts
- All outdoor activities optimal
Cons
- May Gray morning fog on coast (clears by noon)
- Hotel prices climbing
- UV 10 — burn risk severe
May Events & Festivals
- May Gray (June Gloom precursor) — morning marine layer
- Memorial Day weekend (last Monday May)
- Beach season begins
Los Angeles in May — Full Picture
May is dry season proper — 26°C days, 15°C nights, only 5mm rainfall. 'May Gray' is the local term for the marine-layer morning fog that burns off by midday — particularly noticeable along the coast in May + June.
Beach season begins with the warmer sea (18°C). Memorial Day weekend (last Monday May) is the unofficial summer start — beaches packed.
Hotel prices climbing weekly toward summer peak. Mid-May is the sweet spot — late spring + pre-summer-vacation crowds.
What to Wear & What to Pack
T-shirts + shorts during the day. Light jacket for cool evenings (15°C). Sunscreen SPF 50+ mandatory — UV 10.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current24°C
12.7°C
3.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
29.7°C
17.3°C
0.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
26.7°C
14.7°C
2.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
20.3°C
9.7°C
6/mo
Los Angeles Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20° | 9° | 6d·73mm | 7.5h | 55% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 21° | 10° | 6d·80mm | 8h | 56% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| March (Best) | 22° | 11° | 5d·50mm | 9h | 56% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| April (Best) | 24° | 12° | 3d·18mm | 10h | 55% | 9 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 26° | 15° | 2d·5mm | 10.5h | 60% | 10 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 28° | 16° | 1d·3mm | 11h | 65% | 10 | Busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 30° | 18° | 0d·1mm | 11.5h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| 31° | 18° | 0d·1mm | 11h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 30° | 17° | 1d·6mm | 10.5h | 65% | 10 | Busy | Peak |
| October (Best) | 27° | 15° | 2d·16mm | 9.5h | 60% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| 23° | 12° | 4d·30mm | 8.5h | 55% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 20° | 10° | 6d·60mm | 7h | 55% | 4 | Very busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is May a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Los Angeles in May is Excellent. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Los Angeles in May?
Los Angeles May averages a high of 26°C and a low of 15°C.
Does it rain much in Los Angeles in May?
Los Angeles May averages 5mm of rainfall over about 2 rainy days.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in May?
T-shirts + shorts during the day. Light jacket for cool evenings (15°C). Sunscreen SPF 50+ mandatory — UV 10.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles in May?
Los Angeles May sunrise is 05:51 and sunset is 19:43, with 13h 52m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Los Angeles in May?
Los Angeles May air quality (AQI) averages 70, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 28μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Los Angeles in May?
In May, Los Angeles is great for Santa Monica + Venice (afternoon), Hollywood Sign hike (cool morning), Memorial Day Coronado.
Is May peak season in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles May crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.