Early risers in Downtown Los Angeles were greeted by a cool, gray start on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with temperatures near 58°F just before dawn, high humidity, and patches of fog hanging over the streets. The gloom will not last all day, though. Low clouds are expected to thin by late morning, setting up mostly sunny skies and a comfortable afternoon high near 76°F in the urban core.
Morning Fog, Sunny Afternoons
Those low clouds and reduced visibility will linger through about 11 a.m., especially along the coast and in lower-lying neighborhoods where fog likes to camp out. Once the sun punches through, inland areas should warm up quickly, with southwest winds around 0 to 10 mph and afternoon highs landing in the mid-70s.
Late Weekend Shift: Cooler Sunday, Light Rain Chance
By Sunday, May 3, 2026, a weak upper low just off the coast will slip into the picture, cooling the region and deepening the marine layer. That setup brings a slight chance of drizzle or light showers late Sunday night into Monday, May 4, 2026. Most neighborhoods, however, are expected to stay dry or pick up less than a tenth of an inch if anything falls, according to the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard.
Wind, Commute, and What To Bring
Winds should remain mostly light through the weekend, though southwesterly gusts could ramp up across interior canyons and the Antelope Valley on Monday and approach advisory levels in higher terrain. For the morning commute, it is worth planning a few extra minutes in fog-prone spots, switching on low-beam headlights when visibility drops, and tossing a light layer in your bag for cooler evenings.
Looking Ahead
After Monday’s cool, slightly unsettled stretch, a drier and warmer pattern is expected to return by midweek, with highs rebounding into the 70s and 80s by Thursday, May 7, 2026. For the latest timing details and any watches, check the full forecast from the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard before heading out.
