May · United States
Best time to visit Los Angeles in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Los Angeles in May
Average temperature 16°C, 7 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Los Angeles scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 16°C, 7 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Beaches, studios, and canyon drives under the mild spring window of April through June.
May ranks 3rd of 12 for Los Angeles — one of the best windows
May averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 7 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.8 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Los Angeles (3rd of 12); only June scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Los Angeles in May?
- In May, Los Angeles averages 16°C, 7 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Los Angeles?
- May earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Los Angeles in May?
- Expect about 7 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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