Los Angeles edges it in May. Los Angeles averages 14–21°C with moderate crowds; Miami 23–28°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Los Angeles and Miami
The verdict for May
Excellent weather without peak demand
+Excellent walking, dining and beach weather without peak summer demand.
–May's marine layer can make some mornings unexpectedly grey.
Excellent walking, dining and beach weather without peak summer demand.
Hotter, more humid and increasingly tropical
+Crowds and prices become more favourable as winter demand fades.
–Weather becomes more challenging — heat and humidity climb.
A good compromise if you want warmth without peak winter demand.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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