Los Angeles vs Las Vegas

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.

Los Angeles sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Las Vegas runs hot at 31°C.

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

Los Angeles reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 13°C (55°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Las Vegas averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 14°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.

Los Angeles receives approximately 8 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during May. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Las Vegas sees 5 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Las Vegas the drier option by 1 rain day and 3 mm of total precipitation.

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