Los Angeles vs San Francisco in May

Los Angeles is the better pick in May — 98 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air.

Los Angeles vs San FranciscoMay climate, side by side

Los AngelesSan Francisco
Comfort score98/100 (S)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high24°C17°C
Avg high / low24° / 14°18° / 11°
Rainfall9 mm15 mm
Rainy days22
Humidity65%73%
Air quality (AQI)6142

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

Los Angeles vs San Francisco in May — FAQ

Is May better in Los Angeles or San Francisco?
Los Angeles is the better pick in May — 98 vs 88 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while San Francisco is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs San Francisco in May?
In May, Los Angeles averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 9 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 18°C high / 11°C low with about 15 mm.