Los Angeles starts Friday, May 29 with sunny skies and a high near 71°F — but early risers may have caught the tail end of overnight rain showers that the National Weather Service says should clear by around 5 AM PT. Once those wrap up, the day shapes up beautifully, so get outside.
Today’s Setup
West-southwest winds of 5 to 15 mph keep the air crisp and comfortable from morning through evening. Whether you’re hiking Runyon Canyon, grabbing lunch in Larchmont Village, or working from a Silver Lake patio, conditions are about as good as late May gets. If you slipped out before sunrise and got caught in the drizzle, a packable rain jacket is exactly what belongs in your daypack this time of year — worth keeping handy through the early morning hours.
Best Window To Be Outside
Friday afternoon is wide open — clear skies, mild temps, and no real heat to avoid. Golfers will want to know that adidas Women’s Golf Shoes are just $29 this spring, which is excellent timing for a weekend packed with sunshine.
Weekend Ahead
Saturday warms to near 77°F. Coastal fog will hang over Santa Monica, the beach communities, and the LAX corridor through late morning before burning off around 11 AM PT. Inland neighborhoods like Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena will see the warmest conditions. Sunday and Monday look like the peak days of this stretch — NWS Los Angeles forecasters expect valley and interior areas to climb into the low-to-mid 80s and possibly the lower 90s, roughly 5 to 10 degrees above late-May normals.
One note for drivers: a 20–30% chance of gusty northwesterly winds at advisory levels near the Santa Ynez Range and the I-5 Grapevine corridor this weekend. Not a citywide concern, but worth checking before heading north.
Gameday & Event Weather
Big weekend at Chavez Ravine. The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at Dodger Stadium. Both days look like textbook outdoor baseball — sunny, warm, and breezy. Saturday afternoon tailgating should be exceptional. Dress the part with a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey or a Los Angeles Dodgers fitted cap, and Get tickets on SeatGeek if you still need seats.
Saturday night also brings Pitbull at the Hollywood Bowl on May 30 with special guest Lil Jon. The Bowl cools quickly after dark — temps slide toward the mid-60s by showtime — so layer up. A Pitbull t-shirt under a light jacket is the right call. Find tickets on StubHub if you’re still in. And over in Pasadena, Mexico v Australia kicks off at the Rose Bowl on May 30 — another ideal evening for outdoor soccer under clearing skies.
Tonight’s Dinner
Cool overnight lows near 54°F and that early morning rain make tonight perfect for comfort food. Set up a slow cooker chili or beef stew in a programmable slow cooker before you leave for work, or go old-school and let it simmer all evening in an enameled cast iron Dutch oven. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
The warming trend continues through next week as a ridge of high pressure builds over the region. Interior valleys should approach the low-to-mid 90s by Wednesday and Thursday, well above normal for early June. Coastal neighborhoods will stay more moderate, but the heat will be noticeable. Bookmark your Los Angeles weather forecast for daily updates as this pattern develops.
