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Manhattan Beach weather in May

Average highs of 70°F, lows of 58°F and 0.30 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Manhattan Beach’s 7th warmest month, with average highs of 70°F and lows of 58°F. That is 1° warmer than April, and 1° below the yearly average high.

Average high
70°F
Average low
58°F
Precipitation
0.30 in
Wet days
2
Sunrise · sunset
5:52 AM · 7:47 PM

May across the year

  1. 66°49°Jan
  2. 66°50°Feb
  3. 66°52°Mar
  4. 68°54°Apr
  5. 70°58°May
  6. 72°61°Jun
  7. 75°64°Jul
  8. 77°65°Aug
  9. 77°64°Sep
  10. 74°60°Oct
  11. 71°54°Nov
  12. 66°49°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

May is good for

Around Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach Morning
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Sunset in El Porto, California, Manhattan Beach
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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April68°F54°F0.60 in
May70°F58°F0.30 in
June72°F61°F0.10 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Manhattan Beach in May?

Average highs are 70°F and average lows 58°F, for a daily mean of 64°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Manhattan Beach in May?

May averages 0.30 in of precipitation over about 2 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Manhattan Beach in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:52 AM and sets about 7:47 PM, for roughly 13.9 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Manhattan Beach?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. May is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Los Angeles Intl Ap station (3.5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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