Los Angeles vs New York in May

Los Angeles is the better pick in May — 98 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while New York is nice, rainy.

Los Angeles vs New YorkMay climate, side by side

Los AngelesNew York
Comfort score98/100 (S)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high24°C21°C
Avg high / low24° / 14°22° / 13°
Rainfall9 mm105 mm
Rainy days210
Humidity65%73%
Air quality (AQI)6157

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Los Angeles vs New York in May — FAQ

Is May better in Los Angeles or New York?
Los Angeles is the better pick in May — 98 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while New York is nice, rainy.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs New York in May?
In May, Los Angeles averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 9 mm of rain; New York averages 22°C high / 13°C low with about 105 mm.