2026 Climate Averages

Los Angeles: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: Los Angeles. Best time to visit: March, April, May, September, October. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

Los Angeles has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 25°C, lows of 13°C, and approximately 3 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit Los Angeles is during March, April, May, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is moderate

Drier season: May–Oct Wetter season: Jan–Dec

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Air Quality

Best Time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Conditions Excellent

Hottest

31°C August
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 1 day

Coldest

8°C January
Avg High 19°C
Rain 5 days

Driest Month

0 rainy days July
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 18°C

Windiest Month

15 km/h

March (gusts 34)

Sea Temp Range

14° – 21°C

Warmest water: August (21°C)

Best for swimming: Jul, Aug, Sep (20°–21°C)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 22°C
Low 12°C
Rain 4 days
Crowds
Very Busy
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 29°C
Low 18°C
Rain 1 day
Crowds
Moderate
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 27°C
Low 15°C
Rain 1 day
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Shoulder Rates

Winter

Dec–Feb

High 20°C
Low 9°C
Rain 5 days
Crowds
Quiet
Travel Costs Value Rates

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Good
19° / 8°
5d (57mm)
8.5h
60% Moderate
UV 4.7 Moderate

February

Good
20° / 9°
5d (77mm)
9.1h
57% Moderate
UV 6 High

March

Best
Excellent
20° / 10°
8d (83mm)
10h
65% Humid
UV 7.4 Very High

April

Best
Excellent
23° / 12°
3d (19mm)
11.4h
64% Moderate
UV 9.5 Very High

May

Best
Excellent
24° / 14°
1d (4mm)
12.3h
66% Humid
UV 10.6 Extreme

June

Good
27° / 16°
1d (2mm)
13h
64% Moderate
UV 11.3 Extreme

July

Good
30° / 18°
0d (1mm)
13.2h
62% Moderate
UV 11.6 Extreme

August

Good
31° / 19°
1d (10mm)
12.1h
60% Moderate
UV 10.4 Extreme

September

Best
Excellent
30° / 19°
1d (8mm)
11.2h
62% Moderate
UV 8.6 Very High

October

Best
Excellent
27° / 15°
1d (12mm)
10.1h
60% Moderate
UV 7 High

November

Good
23° / 11°
2d (32mm)
8.9h
54% Moderate
UV 5.2 High

December

Good
20° / 9°
5d (76mm)
7.7h
62% Moderate
UV 4 Moderate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does Los Angeles have?
Los Angeles has a warm climate with average yearly temperatures of 25°C and 13°C.
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
The best time to visit Los Angeles is during March, April, May, September, October, when temperatures average around 20°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Los Angeles?
The hottest month in Los Angeles is August with average highs of 31°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 8°C.
When is the rainy season in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles sees the most rain in March (8 rainy days), while July is the driest month (0 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in Los Angeles?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (8°C), while August has the warmest evenings (19°C). Pack layers for cooler months.
Can you swim year-round in Los Angeles?
Sea temperatures in Los Angeles range from 14°C to 21°C throughout the year. The warmest water is in August. Winter months may be too cold for comfortable swimming.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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