United States Los Angeles Weather in April — Climate Guide
April in Los Angeles is Excellent
April is Excellent for Los Angeles.
April is the unsung best LA month — 24°C days, 12°C nights, only 18mm rainfall. Dry season begins. The Coachella Music Festival (Indio, 2 weekends mid-April) sells out LA + Palm Springs hotels — book 4-6 months ahead.
Coachella + Stagecoach (the country music sister festival) pull 600,000+ attendees + drive hotel prices in greater LA up 50-100% for both weekends. The festival itself is 2.5 hours east of LA in the Coachella Valley.
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Los Angeles April Weather Stats
Avg High
24°C
Avg Low
12°C
Rainy Days
3
18mm total
Sunshine
10h
Daily avg
Humidity
55%
Comfortable
UV Index
9
Very high
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 30
Sea Temp
16°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
April Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
23 μg/m³
PM10
48 μg/m³
Status
Moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
25°C
Nighttime
12°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 30 km/h
Activities Recommended for April
April Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best value-to-weather LA month (non-Coachella weeks)
- Dry season begins
- All outdoor activities optimal
Cons
- Coachella weekends drive hotel prices 50-100%
- UV jumps to 9 — sunscreen mandatory
- Hotel prices climbing weekly
April Events & Festivals
- Coachella Music Festival — 2 weekends mid-April (Indio, 2.5 hours east)
- Easter spring break crowds
- Hotel prices peak weekend pricing
Los Angeles in April — Full Picture
April is the unsung best LA month — 24°C days, 12°C nights, only 18mm rainfall. Dry season begins. The Coachella Music Festival (Indio, 2 weekends mid-April) sells out LA + Palm Springs hotels — book 4-6 months ahead.
Coachella + Stagecoach (the country music sister festival) pull 600,000+ attendees + drive hotel prices in greater LA up 50-100% for both weekends. The festival itself is 2.5 hours east of LA in the Coachella Valley.
Apart from Coachella weekends, April is the best LA value-to-weather month — pre-summer prices + post-winter weather.
What to Wear & What to Pack
T-shirts + jeans or shorts. Light layer for evenings (12°C lows). Sunscreen mandatory — UV jumps to 9.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current24°C
12.7°C
3.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
29.7°C
17.3°C
0.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
26.7°C
14.7°C
2.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
20.3°C
9.7°C
6/mo
Los Angeles Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20° | 9° | 6d·73mm | 7.5h | 55% | 4 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 21° | 10° | 6d·80mm | 8h | 56% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| March (Best) | 22° | 11° | 5d·50mm | 9h | 56% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| April (Best) | 24° | 12° | 3d·18mm | 10h | 55% | 9 | Busy | Peak |
| May (Best) | 26° | 15° | 2d·5mm | 10.5h | 60% | 10 | Busy | Peak |
| June (Best) | 28° | 16° | 1d·3mm | 11h | 65% | 10 | Busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 30° | 18° | 0d·1mm | 11.5h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| 31° | 18° | 0d·1mm | 11h | 65% | 11 | Very busy | Peak | |
| September (Best) | 30° | 17° | 1d·6mm | 10.5h | 65% | 10 | Busy | Peak |
| October (Best) | 27° | 15° | 2d·16mm | 9.5h | 60% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder |
| 23° | 12° | 4d·30mm | 8.5h | 55% | 5 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 20° | 10° | 6d·60mm | 7h | 55% | 4 | Very busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is April a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Los Angeles in April is Excellent. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Los Angeles in April?
Los Angeles April averages a high of 24°C and a low of 12°C.
Does it rain much in Los Angeles in April?
Los Angeles April averages 18mm of rainfall over about 3 rainy days.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in April?
T-shirts + jeans or shorts. Light layer for evenings (12°C lows). Sunscreen mandatory — UV jumps to 9.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles in April?
Los Angeles April sunrise is 06:21 and sunset is 19:18, with 12h 57m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Los Angeles in April?
Los Angeles April air quality (AQI) averages 62, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 23μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Los Angeles in April?
In April, Los Angeles is great for Coachella (if tickets), Beach walks, Joshua Tree.
Is April peak season in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles April crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.