When is the best time to go to Los Angeles
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Los Angeles, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Los Angeles
Los Angeles weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Los Angeles are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 80mm | 7.5hrs | 11.1hrs | 14°C |
The weather in January in Los Angeles is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Los Angeles for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Los Angeles and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 80mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Los Angeles weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 79mm | 8.3hrs | 11.8hrs | 14°C |
February in Los Angeles is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Los Angeles for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Los Angeles and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Los Angeles weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 67mm | 8.9hrs | 12.8hrs | 14°C |
The weather in March in Los Angeles is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Los Angeles for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Los Angeles and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Los Angeles weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 29mm | 10.5hrs | 13.9hrs | 14°C |
Los Angeles's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Los Angeles, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Los Angeles and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 29mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Los Angeles weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 5mm | 9.9hrs | 14.8hrs | 15°C |
May is a very dry month in Los Angeles and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Los Angeles, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Los Angeles and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 1mm | 10.6hrs | 11.1hrs | 16°C |
The climate in Los Angeles during June can be summarized as warm and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Los Angeles, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Los Angeles and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 1mm | 12.2hrs | 11.8hrs | 18°C |
July in Los Angeles is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Los Angeles, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Los Angeles and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 4mm | 11.7hrs | 12.8hrs | 19°C |
The weather in August in Los Angeles is characteristically hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Los Angeles, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Los Angeles and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 4mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Los Angeles weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 9mm | 10.1hrs | 13.9hrs | 19°C |
Los Angeles's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Los Angeles, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Los Angeles and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Los Angeles weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 9mm | 9hrs | 14.8hrs | 18°C |
October is a very dry month in Los Angeles and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Los Angeles, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Los Angeles and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Los Angeles weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 51mm | 7.6hrs | 11.1hrs | 17°C |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Los Angeles during the month of November
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Los Angeles.
November is in the fall / autumn in Los Angeles and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 51mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Los Angeles weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 53mm | 7.4hrs | 11.8hrs | 15°C |
December in Los Angeles is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Los Angeles for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Los Angeles and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (67°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Los Angeles with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Los Angeles weather stats
| Hottest month: | August | 29.3°C 84.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 11.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 19.3°C 66.7°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 80mm 3.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | September | 18.6°C 65.5°F |
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