California in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in California in may 2025
In this section, find the the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in California. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in Los Angeles
perfect weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
65°F
Clear/Sunny
67% of time
22%
5%
4%
Weather at 12pm
76°F
Clear/Sunny
77% of time
16%
5%
3%
Weather at 6pm
67°F
Clear/Sunny
76% of time
20%
4%
2%
Weather at 3am
59°F
72%
20%
6%
2%
Where to go in California in may?
Where to go in California in may: destination map
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Where should you go in California in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in California in may ranges from perfect to tolerable depending on the region and city.
On the month of may the weather is perfect in California, but only in a few cities: in Los Angeles , Bakersfield, Malibu, Temecula, Visalia, Santa Monica, Napa Valley, Hollywood, Lone Pine, Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino and Redding. In these cities, the conditions are right to live fully your holidays: the sun is guaranteed, rainfall is scarce and the humidity is endurable. It is therefore the ideal month to travel to these cities!
Please note that the weather is good in Morro Bay, Sacramento, Lompoc, Carlsbad, Palm Springs, Death Valley National Park, San Francisco, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Bodega Bay, Moss Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, San Jose, San Clemente, Big Pine, Chula Vista, San Diego, Pacific Grove and Topanga. Around here, temperatures are still attractive and allow you to visit and enjoy the sun.
If you do not go for the sun or the beach, but, for example for hiking, the cities of Lake Tahoe, McKinleyville and Fort Bragg have a ok but correct weather for it in may. Finally, it is not advisable to travel in Yosemite National Park and Mammoth Lakes that month because the climate is rather bad.
Climate in California in may
Climate in Los Angeles in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Los Angeles (California) is 70°F (maximum temperature is 76°F and minimum temperature is 65°F). The climate quite nice in this location in the month of may. It rains very rarely during may. You will be well dry for your vacations!
With ideal weather conditions, may is an advisable time to go in Los Angeles (California).
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 63°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 63% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 15% | ||
| Length of day | 13:57 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in San Francisco in may
In may, the mean temperature in San Francisco is 63°F (maximum temperature is 68°F and minimum temperature is 58°F). The climate quite enjoyable there in this month. With 0.7in over 1 days, rainfall is infrequent for your journey.
With a good weather, may is a recommended month to go in that area.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 58°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 53°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 23% | ||
| Length of day | 14:13 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Palm Springs in may
In may, the mean temperature in Palm Springs is 74°F (maximum temperature is 81°F and minimum temperature is 67°F). The climate pleasant in that area in may. It rains very rarely during the month of may. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain for your journey!
With a good climate, may is an advisable month to go in Palm Springs.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 39% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||
| Length of day | 13:56 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in San Diego in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in San Diego is 67°F (maximum temperature is 70°F and minimum temperature is 65°F). The climate good in that locality in the month of may. It almost never rains during the month of may. You will not get wet for your journey!
With a good climate, the month of may is an advisable month to go in San Diego in United States.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 67°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 63°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||
| Humidity | 71% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 20% | ||
| Length of day | 13:51 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Yosemite National Park in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 54°F and minimum temperature is 43°F (for an average temperature of 49°F). The climate is fairly cool here in this month, but it is liveable by dressing hot. With 4.2in over 6 days, rainfall can happen throughout your holidays. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 49°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||
| Humidity | 64% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 24% | ||
| Length of day | 14:14 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
All cities in California in may
| Los Angeles in may | perfect weather |
| San Francisco in may | good weather |
| Palm Springs in may | perfect weather |
| San Diego in may | perfect weather |
| Yosemite National Park in may | bad weather |
| Angeles National Forest in may | perfect weather |
| Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in may | perfect weather |
| Big Sur in may | good weather |
| Cambria in may | good weather |
| Carmel-by-the-Sea in may | good weather |
| Channel Islands National Park in may | good weather |
| Chico in may | perfect weather |
| Cleveland National Forest in may | perfect weather |
| Crescent City in may | good weather |
| Death Valley National Park in may | perfect weather |
| Encinitas in may | good weather |
| Eureka in may | good weather |
| Furnace Creek in may | perfect weather |
| Gaviota in may | perfect weather |
| Golden Gate National Recreation Area in may | good weather |
| Gualala in may | perfect weather |
Weather data for California in may:
Weather data for California in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in California. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in California can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to California.