Los Angeles weather in May [2026]

Month summary

Los Angeles weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

13°C – 24°C

🌧 Rainy days

7% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.5h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.7/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.7/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Los Angeles in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (24°C, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 7%

🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.5h/d

Our take: May in LA is absolutely stellar—think perfect spring weather with warm afternoons (around 24°C), cool mornings, and virtually zero rain. You'll get nearly 12 hours of sunshine daily, making it ideal for beach days, hiking, and outdoor exploring without breaking a sweat. Pack layers and sunscreen; you're looking at one of the year's best months to visit.

By trip type

Los Angeles in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in May

🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Spring marks the start of the good season in Los Angeles. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.7/10) remains theoretically better.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	8°C	18°C	19%	2.9	9.0h	7.2/10
🌤️ February	8°C	19°C	18%	2.9	9.8h	7.4/10
🌤️ March	10°C	20°C	27%	2.5	10.6h	7.4/10
🌤️ April	12°C	24°C	8%	0.6	11.8h	8.7/10
🌤️ May	13°C	24°C	7%	0.3	11.5h	8.7/10
☀️ June	15°C	28°C	2%	0.2	12.4h	9.7/10
☀️ July	17°C	31°C	1%	0.1	13.0h	8.9/10
☀️ August	18°C	32°C	3%	0.3	12.0h	8.4/10
☀️ September	17°C	30°C	4%	0.4	11.1h	8.8/10
☀️ October	15°C	28°C	7%	0.5	10.2h	9.1/10
🌤️ November	11°C	23°C	10%	1.4	9.2h	8.1/10
🌤️ December	9°C	19°C	17%	3.0	8.8h	7.3/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Los Angeles averages 24°C, 7% rainy days and 11.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.7/10. See methodology →

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