Joshua trees and a crescent moon in Palmdale, California.

Weather · May

Palmdale weather in May

Average highs of 82°F, lows of 53°F and 0.10 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Palmdale’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 82°F and lows of 53°F. That is 9° warmer than April, and 5° above the yearly average high.

Average high
82°F
Average low
53°F
Precipitation
0.10 in
Wet days
1
Sunrise · sunset
5:50 AM · 7:47 PM

May across the year

  1. 59°33°Jan
  2. 62°36°Feb
  3. 68°40°Mar
  4. 73°45°Apr
  5. 82°53°May
  6. 91°60°Jun
  7. 98°67°Jul
  8. 98°66°Aug
  9. 92°59°Sep
  10. 80°49°Oct
  11. 67°38°Nov
  12. 58°32°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.

May is good for

Around Palmdale

Slide Tower A entrance, Palmdale
Slide Tower A entranceCsungroup1 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Palmdale Transportation Center in Palmdale, California, USA
Palmdale Transportation Center 2135 02Pedro Xing · CC0
Lockheed F-104N Starfighter ‘812’ (N812NA), Palmdale
Lockheed F-104N Starfighter ‘812’ (N812NA) (27104185404)Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0

See Palmdale

A look around town before you go.

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A DRIVE AROUND TOWN

A regional drive from Palmdale

This recorded regional drive starts in Palmdale and continues toward La Cañada Flintridge. The mountain-road journey is not limited to Palmdale, and access can change with weather and closures.

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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April73°F45°F0.30 in
May82°F53°F0.10 in
June91°F60°F0.00 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Palmdale and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Palmdale in May?

Average highs are 82°F and average lows 53°F, for a daily mean of 67°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Palmdale in May?

May averages 0.10 in of precipitation over about 1 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Palmdale in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:50 AM and sets about 7:47 PM, for roughly 14.0 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Palmdale?

Yes. May is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Palmdale Ap station (3.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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