The weather in May in Los Angeles

It's hot in May in Los Angeles with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 17°C.

May is a good month to be in Los Angeles for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Los Angeles, Mexico. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2016, Los Angeles reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 40 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Los Angeles

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Los Angeles. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Los Angeles New York
Average temperature 31°C 22°C
Max. temperature 32°C 28°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 40 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 8 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Los Angeles with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 15°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Los Angeles is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Los Angeles for all months and discover the best travel time

Curious about the weather in other parts of Mexico? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Cancún, Mexico City, Playa del Carmen, or explore other destinations in Mexico.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Los Angeles, Mexico. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Los Angeles

Temperature in May in Los Angeles over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Los Angeles, Mexico. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Los Angeles

Total precipitation in May in Los Angeles over the years

Daily UV index in May in Los Angeles

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Los Angeles, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Los Angeles by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Los Angeles. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.