Ridgecrest in May
9.0out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very dry: about 1 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
1Rainy days (3 mm)
13:53 hDaylight
05:51Sunrise · 19:43 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Very dry: about 1 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Shorts or a light skirt
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (1.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C | 4°C | 30 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.2 |
| February | 16°C | 4°C | 33 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.6 |
| March | 20°C | 7°C | 18 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.3 |
| April | 23°C | 9°C | 7 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| May | 28°C | 13°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
| June | 33°C | 17°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 36°C | 21°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 6.9 |
| August | 36°C | 20°C | 2 mm | 0 | – | – | 7.1 |
| September | 32°C | 17°C | 4 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 25°C | 12°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
| November | 18°C | 7°C | 10 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.2 |
| December | 13°C | 3°C | 22 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Ridgecrest in May?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 13°C.
When is the best time to visit Ridgecrest?
The best months are May, April, October.