Los Angeles kicks off Memorial Day with a morning marine layer clearing to mostly sunny skies and a high near 72°F — ideal conditions for beaches, barbecues, and Griffith Park hikes before a notable cooldown sweeps in this week.
Today’s Setup
May Gray clouds linger along the coast and valleys through early morning, but the National Weather Service expects them to burn off faster than recent days. By late morning, mostly sunny skies spread across the basin. South-southwest winds stay light at 0 to 10 mph with afternoon gusts up to 20 mph — refreshingly breezy but nothing that’ll spoil your plans at Santa Monica or Malibu. Overnight the pattern shifts: patchy drizzle arrives after 11 PM PT as a potent cut-off low begins moving into the region.
Best Window To Be Outside
All afternoon looks excellent — roughly 10 AM to 6 PM PT. At 72°F with light winds, it’s near-perfect for a run up Runyon Canyon, a long session at the beach, or a backyard cookout. Today is actually the last day with near-normal temperatures until late in the week, so make it count. If you’re firing up the smoker, our Smoke Tri-Tip Like Brisket guide covers a $10 technique that produces brisket-level results on a pellet grill.
Dodgers Series Weather & Game Day Gear
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies starting Tuesday, May 26 at Dodger Stadium — and the weather won’t cooperate as nicely as today. Expect a high near 68°F with possible morning drizzle and gusty afternoon and evening winds. Layer up: a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey over a long-sleeve base, topped with a Los Angeles Dodgers fitted cap, is the move for a chilly Chavez Ravine evening. Get tickets on SeatGeek before the series fills up.
Looking further ahead, Pitbull - I’m Back with special guest Lil Jon plays the Hollywood Bowl on May 30. Find tickets on StubHub now — outdoor Hollywood Bowl nights in late May can turn cool, so plan accordingly.
Allergy Watch
Breezy late-May conditions push tree and grass pollen around the LA basin. If you’re spending the day outside, keep allergy relief nasal spray in your bag. For the week-long pattern ahead, it’s worth stocking up on Zyrtec 24 hour allergy 90 count so you’re not scrambling mid-week.
What’s Coming: Tuesday Through Thursday
The National Weather Service is tracking a potent (for late May) cut-off low pressure system bringing well-below-normal temperatures Tuesday through Thursday. Gusty winds are expected to be strongest Tuesday and Wednesday — wind advisories are possible in nearby San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Drizzle or light showers are possible just about anywhere clouds form Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, with the highest shower chances in the interior mountains. Snow levels could dip to 6,000–8,000 feet in the San Gabriels. Stay current at the Los Angeles weather forecast as timing details evolve.
Tonight’s Dinner
With pleasant evening temps holding in the low-to-mid 60s°F, tonight’s a great night to grill or keep it simple with pasta or stir-fry. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
