Miami vs Los Angeles

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Los Angeles edges ahead as the better destination in May. Los Angeles offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Miami sees 12 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Miami sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Los Angeles is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Los Angeles is the stronger choice in May. Miami receives 5 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Miami reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Los Angeles averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 19°C (66°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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

Miami receives approximately 97 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during May. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Los Angeles sees 15 mm over 1 rain days. That makes Los Angeles the drier option by 11 rain days and 82 mm of total precipitation.

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