May weather forecast
California, USA

May signifies the late spring season in California, exhibiting warmer temperatures and drier conditions. Coastal cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, experience further warming with temperatures ranging from 60°F (15.6°C) to 70°F (21.1°C). The temperatures are not only warmer than April but become more consistently pleasant, allowing for increased outdoor enjoyment.

Inland regions and the Sierra Nevada mountains, such as Mammoth Lakes, continue to experience warming. Snow becomes rare, and temperatures average between 35°F (1.7°C) to 45°F (7.2°C). The transition from the cold of winter to the warmth of late spring is now complete.

Death Valley and other desert regions in the east experience significant warming in May. The temperatures rise noticeably from April, but the extreme heat of summer has not yet arrived. These areas become popular destinations for those seeking warmth without the intense heat that characterizes the summer months.

Rainfall in May is minimal across the state, making it one of the drier months. Any remaining rain is sporadic and generally confined to the northern regions. The pattern of more rain in the western slopes compared to the eastern parts continues, but overall precipitation is low.

Comparing May to April, California witnesses continued warming and drying. Coastal areas become more temperate, inland and mountainous regions shed the last remnants of winter, and desert regions warm without becoming excessively hot. The reduction in rainfall and the continued rise in temperatures make May a month that fully embodies the pleasant conditions of late spring.

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• Los Angeles - May »
  On the first day of May in Los Angeles sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. In Los Angeles, during the entire year, the rain falls for 44.6 days and collects up to 8.11" (206mm) of precipitation.
• San Francisco - May »
  April through June, with an average ocean temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C), are months with the coldest seawater in San Francisco, California. In May, the average ocean temperature in San Francisco is 53.1°F (11.7°C).
• San Diego - May »
  On the last day of the month, in San Diego sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:51 pm PDT. In San Diego, during May, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.
• San Jose - May »
  In San Jose in May, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. As the city of San Jose moves further into the spring season, May stirs a significant change in the weather dynamics.
• Sacramento - May »
  On the first day of May sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. In Sacramento in May, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Fresno - May »
  On the first day of May in Fresno sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. In Fresno the average relative humidity in May is 44%.
• Long Beach - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Long Beach, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:58 pm PDT. In Long Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 47.2 days and collects up to 5.59" (142mm) of precipitation.
• Oakland - May »
  April through June, with an average ocean temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Oakland, California. April through June, with an average ocean temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Oakland.
• Bakersfield - May »
  In Bakersfield, California, during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. In Bakersfield during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.
• Anaheim - May »
  In Anaheim during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation. On the first day of May in Anaheim sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:35 pm.
• Santa Ana - May »
  In Santa Ana during May, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. On the first day of May in Santa Ana, California, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:35 pm.
• Riverside - May »
  May is the most humid month in Riverside, California, with an average relative humidity of 56%. January, March through December are months without snowfall in Riverside, California.