What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in May?

In May, Los Angeles averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.

Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in May

Los Angeles is the better pick in May — 98 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.

Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California — May climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Los Angeles	🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, California
Comfort score	98/100 (S)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	24°C	20°C
Avg high / low	24° / 14°	21° / 8°
Rainfall	9 mm	22 mm
Rainy days	2	3
Humidity	65%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	61	39

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

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Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in May — FAQ

Is May better in Los Angeles or Santa Cruz, California?: Los Angeles is the better pick in May — 98 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is warm, dry, while Santa Cruz, California is nice, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs Santa Cruz, California in May?: In May, Los Angeles averages 24°C high / 14°C low with about 9 mm of rain; Santa Cruz, California averages 21°C high / 8°C low with about 22 mm.