Laguna Beach, California weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Fair
Best time to visit: July – September
What is the weather like in Laguna Beach, California in May?
In May, Laguna Beach, California is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Laguna Beach, California.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 13 h 52 min05:51 – 19:43
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 45 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %22 %
- Seaweight 25 %1 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in May
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Laguna Beach, California in May: quick answers
Is Laguna Beach, California hot in May?
No. In May, Laguna Beach, California is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 14 °C.
Can you swim in Laguna Beach, California in May?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in May the sea averages just 17.1 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from July to September.
Does it rain much in Laguna Beach, California in May?
It hardly ever rains.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences