Los Angeles weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Los Angeles in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Los Angeles sits at 34°03′N 118°14′W in United States, in North America. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Los Angeles weather by month
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Los Angeles weather — FAQ
Q01When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
The best months to visit Los Angeles are March, April, May, June. March-April brings jacaranda bloom purpling Highland Park streets and pre-June-gloom clarity before the marine layer smothers mornings until noon.
Q02What is the hottest month in Los Angeles?
What is the hottest month in Los Angeles?
August runs the highest averages in Los Angeles, with typical daytime highs of 32°C (90°F). Locals migrate to El Matador tide pools by 7am or hide in Grand Central Market until the westside ocean breeze kicks in around 4pm.
Q03What is the coldest month in Los Angeles?
What is the coldest month in Los Angeles?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 19°C (67°F). January nights drop to 8C; mansion-tour crowds thin, Griffith Observatory has zero queue, and rain closes Runyon Canyon trails for days.
Q04Which month has the most rain in Los Angeles?
Which month has the most rain in Los Angeles?
January typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 92mm on average. February atmospheric rivers dump inches in hours, turn PCH into a mudslide roulette, and the LA River briefly runs whitewater.
Q05What is the climate like in Los Angeles?
What is the climate like in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States has very hot summers, warm winters. Skip Hollywood Boulevard entirely. The real geography splits by canyon and freeway: Silver Lake pours into Echo Park via Sunset Junction thrift shops, Boyle Heights defends its mariachi plaza at First and Boyle, and Sawtelle Japantown packs more udon per block than Little Tokyo. Order at Langer's before 4pm because they close, and remember the 405 at 5pm is a lifestyle choice. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.