Best Time to Visit
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States · North America
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
19°
7°
Great
Feb
20°
8°
Great
Mar
21°
9°
Great
Apr
24°
10°
Great
May
25°
13°
Great
Jun
28°
15°
Great
Jul
31°
18°
Great
Aug
32°
19°
Great
Sep
31°
17°
Great
Oct
28°
14°
Great
Nov
23°
10°
Great
Dec
19°
7°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 19°C | 7°C | 5 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 20°C | 8°C | 6 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 21°C | 9°C | 5 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 24°C | 10°C | 3 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 25°C | 13°C | 2 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 28°C | 15°C | 0 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 31°C | 18°C | 0 | 14h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 32°C | 19°C | 0 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 31°C | 17°C | 1 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 28°C | 14°C | 2 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 23°C | 10°C | 2 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 19°C | 7°C | 5 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 23°C high, 11°C low
Comfortable warmth at 23°C (73°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 11°C (52°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 17°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 17°C (63°F).
Avg: 27°C high, 14°C low
Comfortable warmth at 27°C (81°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 19°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 19°C (66°F), layers recommended. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
The least favorable time to visit Los Angeles is February and July. During this period, you can expect less favorable weather conditions.
February
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
July
Challenges: less favorable weather conditions
August
Challenges: very hot temperatures
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Los Angeles during the best travel months (January, March, April), when temperatures range from 9°C to 21°C:
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate (Koppen classification: Csb). The warmest month is August with highs of 32°C, while the coldest month is December at just 19°C. Annual rainfall averages 346mm across approximately 31 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 23 | 19 |
| Low °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Rain Days | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 81 | 85 | 56 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 20 | 52 |
| Sun h/day | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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