Las Vegas vs Los Angeles

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Las Vegas edges ahead as the better destination in May. Las Vegas offers 13 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Los Angeles sees 13 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.

Las Vegas can feel quite hot at 31°C, so plan for heat. Los Angeles is also comfortable at 25°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Las Vegas is the stronger choice in May.

Las Vegas reaches an average high of 31°C (88°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 14°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Los Angeles averages 25°C (77°F) for the high and 13°C (55°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in May.

Las Vegas receives approximately 5 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during May. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Los Angeles sees 8 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Las Vegas the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Las Vegas averages 65% while Los Angeles sits at 70%. Los Angeles will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.