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.



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?

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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
more information about the climate in Los Angeles in may

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
more information about the climate in San Francisco in may

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
more information about the climate in Palm Springs in may

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
more information about the climate in San Diego in may

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
more information about the climate in Yosemite National Park in may


All cities in California in may

Los Angeles in mayperfect weather
San Francisco in maygood weather
Palm Springs in mayperfect weather
San Diego in mayperfect weather
Yosemite National Park in maybad weather
Angeles National Forest in mayperfect weather
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in mayperfect weather
Big Sur in maygood weather
Cambria in maygood weather
Carmel-by-the-Sea in maygood weather
Channel Islands National Park in maygood weather
Chico in mayperfect weather
Cleveland National Forest in mayperfect weather
Crescent City in maygood weather
Death Valley National Park in mayperfect weather
Encinitas in maygood weather
Eureka in maygood weather
Furnace Creek in mayperfect weather
Gaviota in mayperfect weather
Golden Gate National Recreation Area in maygood weather
Gualala in mayperfect weather
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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.


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