California weather
Our guide to the weather in California during May
We've looked at the most up-to-date weather data for California, covering the last 12 years up to 2024, plus we've asked our team of travel bloggers for their first-hand experiences in order to answer the most frequently asked questions about California weather in May.
How warm is it in California during May?
The temperature reaches around 27℃ during the daytime in May, falling away to 14℃ at night. The UV index will be high at this time of year, so protection against skin and eye damage is needed. Try to limit exposure between 10am and 4pm. Apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every few hours, even if it's cloudy, or more frequently after sweating or swimming, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses too, and bear in mind that bright surfaces, such as sand and water increase UV exposure.
Does it rain in California during May?
On average, in May you'll see rain on just one day in the month. In other words, you shouldn't see any of the wet stuff. There's a small chance that you'll catch a thunderstorm during your trip.
Is it windy in California during May?
You're unlikely to experience any strong winds. Expect a light breeze that picks up slightly at times in May. With moderate humidity and mild air temperatures, the breeze will have a slight cooling effect.
California Blog posts
From the Ireland's most popular travel bloggers
5 days in LA - Complete itinerary, where to stay and more
14th January 2020 by Where is Tara?
In need of some fun, sun, sand and starlight? Same. So let’s take a little trip together and spend 5 days in L.A. We deserve it. In this post I take you through all the glorious things you can get up to with just 5 days in the City of Angels as well as practical tips about LAX, how to get around and more....
California road trip
24th February 2017 by The Daily S'elf
I’m getting a bit fond of these after having a little taste via a mini staycation in Tennessee, but this time I was ready for a California road trip. Perhaps naively thinking I was going to enjoy Cali’s famous sunny weather, but we went in February, after/during some of the heaviest rainfall on record for that time of year. Mudslides, road closures and flooding seemed to become every day occurrences in California during the first two months of 2017, but stubborn as ever, we decided to press...
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