United States Los Angeles Weather in August — Climate Guide
August in Los Angeles is Very Good
August is Very Good for Los Angeles.
August is LA's hottest month — 31°C average with frequent 35-40°C heatwaves in Valley + Downtown. Coastal LA stays at 26-28°C due to marine layer. Sea + beach + pool everything works.
Hotel prices remain at summer peak. School holiday peak crowds at all attractions. Universal Studios + Disneyland require Front of Line Pass / Genie+ for sane experience.
Travel score
Los Angeles August Weather Stats
Avg High
31°C
Avg Low
18°C
Rainy Days
0
1mm total
Sunshine
11h
Daily avg
Humidity
65%
Warm
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
20°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
August Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
45 μg/m³
PM10
90 μg/m³
Status
Moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
33°C
Nighttime
18°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for August
August Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Peak summer + beach weather continues
- All attractions full operation
- Long daylight (13h+)
Cons
- Hottest month + heatwave risk
- Peak hotel prices + crowds
- Smog + heat haze affecting visibility
August Events & Festivals
- Hottest month
- School vacation continues
- Hotel prices peak
Los Angeles in August — Full Picture
August is LA's hottest month — 31°C average with frequent 35-40°C heatwaves in Valley + Downtown. Coastal LA stays at 26-28°C due to marine layer. Sea + beach + pool everything works.
Hotel prices remain at summer peak. School holiday peak crowds at all attractions. Universal Studios + Disneyland require Front of Line Pass / Genie+ for sane experience.
The heat haze affects Hollywood Sign visibility — earlier morning hikes (sunrise) recommended.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Same as July — T-shirts + shorts + swimwear. August is LA's hottest month with the most-frequent heatwaves.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
24°C
12.7°C
3.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
Current29.7°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 August a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Los Angeles in August is Very Good. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Los Angeles in August?
Los Angeles August averages a high of 31°C and a low of 18°C.
Does it rain much in Los Angeles in August?
Los Angeles August averages 1mm of rainfall over about 0 rainy days.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in August?
Same as July — T-shirts + shorts + swimwear. August is LA's hottest month with the most-frequent heatwaves.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles in August?
Los Angeles August sunrise is 06:11 and sunset is 19:35, with 13h 24m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Los Angeles in August?
Los Angeles August air quality (AQI) averages 95, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 45μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Los Angeles in August?
In August, Los Angeles is great for Beach + swimming (peak), Theme parks (early morning), Hollywood Sign hike (sunrise).
Is August peak season in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles August crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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