Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for May
| Metric | Vienna | Los Angeles | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 20°C (68°F) | 28°C (82°F)▲ | Los Angeles |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 10°C (50°F) | 19°C (66°F)▲ | Los Angeles |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days | 1 days▲ | Los Angeles |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 73 mm | 15 mm▲ | Los Angeles |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day▲ | 7h/day | Vienna |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 9▲ | Los Angeles |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 15 km/h▲ | Los Angeles |
Vienna and Los Angeles are closely matched in May. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Vienna sits in the comfortable travel range at 20°C. Los Angeles is also comfortable at 28°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Los Angeles is the stronger choice in May. Vienna receives 4 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Vienna reaches an average high of 20°C (68°F) and drops to 10°C (50°F) at night during May. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
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. There is a notable 8°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.
Vienna receives approximately 73 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 58 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 20°C, lows of 10°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 28°C, lows of 19°C, 1 rain days
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. May is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Vienna | Los Angeles | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 8d | 16°C | 6d |
| Feb | 6°C | 8d | 19°C | 5d |
| Mar | 10°C | 10d | 22°C | 4d |
| Apr | 16°C | 9d | 26°C | 2d |
| May | 20°C | 12d | 28°C | 1d |
| Jun | 24°C | 12d | 29°C | 1d |
| Jul | 26°C | 12d | 28°C | 1d |
| Aug | 26°C | 10d | 26°C | 2d |
| Sep | 20°C | 9d | 22°C | 4d |
| Oct | 15°C | 9d | 19°C | 5d |
| Nov | 9°C | 9d | 16°C | 6d |
| Dec | 4°C | 9d | 15°C | 7d |
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