A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
An Antelope Valley driving film
This recorded regional tour includes both Lancaster and Palmdale. It is a look at Antelope Valley roads, not a city-only route or a live traffic feed.
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Weather · May
Lancaster 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 Lancaster’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
- 5:49 AM · 7:48 PM
May across the year
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 Lancaster
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A look around town before you go.
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Lancaster, California Nature short.
An activity Short shared by Destination Lancaster.
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Questions
How hot does it get in Lancaster in May?
Average highs are 82°F and average lows 53°F, for a daily mean of 68°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Lancaster in May?
May averages 0.10 in of precipitation over about 1 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Lancaster in May?
Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:49 AM and sets about 7:48 PM, for roughly 14.0 hours of daylight.
Is May a good time to visit Lancaster?
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, Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld station (5 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.