When to go
The Best Time to Visit Los Angeles
Month-by-month climate data for Los Angeles, United States — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Los Angeles— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
March–May, September–November. Mild dry days. Summer is hot inland but breezy at the beach. December–February is the rainy season.
Warmest in Los Angeles: Aug (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (19°C / 66°F) · Wettest: Mar (~10 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Los Angeles climate, month by month
January
19° / 8°C
~6 rain days
Excellent
February
20° / 8°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
March
20° / 9°C
~10 rain days
Excellent
April
24° / 11°C
~3 rain days
Excellent
May
25° / 13°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
June
28° / 15°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
July
31° / 17°C
~0 rain days
Excellent
August
32° / 18°C
~1 rain days
Excellent
September
31° / 18°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
October
28° / 15°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
November
24° / 10°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
December
19° / 9°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
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