Weather in Los Angeles in May
In an average May, Los Angeles sees a daily high around 76°F and a low around 57°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 76°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 68°F to 86°F |
| Average low | 57°F |
| Typical low range | 53°F to 61°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
108°F
1984-05-29
Lowest
59°F
1998-05-13
Low
Highest
70°F
1984-05-30
Lowest
46°F
1998-05-13
Feels-like
Highest
125°F
1984-05-29
Lowest
42°F
1998-05-13
Humidity
Highest
15.7 g/m³
1984-05-30
Lowest
2.3 g/m³
2014-05-01
Wind
Highest
17 mph
1988-05-05
Lowest
6 mph
2004-05-06
Gust
Highest
38 mph
1988-05-05
Lowest
15 mph
1980-05-01
Precip
Wettest
2.96 in
1998
Driest
0.02 in
1984
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