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Hollywood in May
Hollywood warms up: highs climb to 77°F (25°C), from 73°F in April, with lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
At 100/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 77°F (25°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (9 mm)
- Humidity
- 62%
- Cloud cover
- 29%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What May feels like
Warm afternoons near 77°F (25°C) make long days outdoors easy.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 56°F (13°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 29%.
Plan around May
May is one of Hollywood's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from April (98 → 100/100).
- May sits inside the Mar – Nov window our Los Angeles After Dark route recommends.
What to pack for May
- Light, breathable clothes77°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hollywood in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
The Hotel Cafe
Intimate singer-songwriter venue that launched many acoustic careers.
Pink's Hot Dogs
Hot dog stand since 1939, open late and lined with celebrity photos.
Griffith Observatory
Free observatory with planetarium shows and views of the Hollywood Sign and city lights.
Lake Hollywood Park
Grassy park with one of the closest street-level views of the Hollywood Sign.
Why now May scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1970s-themed bar entered through a fridge door, with a backyard patio.
Why now Highs near 77°F and 0.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in May
- Los Angeles in May~6 mi · highs 78°F, 0.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Pasadena in May~11 mi · highs 76°F, 0.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Santa Barbara in May~81 mi · highs 73°F, 0.4 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palm Springs in May~104 mi · highs 94°F, 0.1 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover West Hollywood.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~395 m to Hollywood's ~115 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hollywood in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Hollywood?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 77°F (25°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. May is inside the Mar – Nov window our Los Angeles After Dark route recommends.
How hot is Hollywood in May?
Average highs are 77°F (25°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hollywood in May?
Not much: about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 13.1 in (332 mm).
What should I pack for Hollywood in May?
Bring light, breathable clothes (77°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Los Angeles After Dark Mar – Nov
Planning Hollywood in May?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.