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Los Angeles in May

Excellent weather without peak demand

The short answer

May is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles.

Excellent walking, dining and beach weather without peak summer demand.

9/10 overall14–23°CModerate crowds€€€ (Medium)
Weather9/10
Crowds6/10
Prices6/10
Events9/10

May in detail

What May actually feels like

Weather
14–23°C
Warm, bright and generally dry.
Crowds
Moderate
Moderate before summer peak.
Prices
€€€ (Medium)
Moderate.

+Excellent walking, dining and beach weather without peak summer demand.

–May's marine layer can make some mornings unexpectedly grey.

My tip for May

Bring a light layer for coastal evenings.

  • Beaches
  • Hiking
  • Food
  • Outdoor

How May compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in Los Angeles, 2nd for weather, 4th for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

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Excellent walking, dining and beach weather without peak summer demand.

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