United States Los Angeles Weather in February — Climate Guide
February in Los Angeles is Good
February is Good for Los Angeles.
February is similar to January with slightly more sunshine. The Academy Awards (last Sunday Feb or early March) at the Dolby Theatre causes major Hollywood Boulevard traffic + closures the weekend of the ceremony.
Valentine's Day week (Feb 12-15) sees restaurant prices spike 50-100%. Spago, Pump, Catch LA all need 2-3 week advance reservation for that week.
Travel score
Los Angeles February Weather Stats
Avg High
21°C
Avg Low
10°C
Rainy Days
6
80mm total
Sunshine
8h
Daily avg
Humidity
56%
Comfortable
UV Index
5
Moderate
Wind
14 km/h
Gusts 28
Sea Temp
15°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
February Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
21 μg/m³
PM10
43 μg/m³
Status
Moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
21°C
Nighttime
9°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
14 km/h
Max gust 28 km/h
Activities Recommended for February
February Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Shoulder season pricing continues
- Joshua Tree + Palm Springs at peak desert weather
- Sunshine increasing
Cons
- Oscar weekend Hollywood traffic + closures
- Valentine's restaurant pricing spike
- Sea still cold (15°C)
February Events & Festivals
- Academy Awards — typically last Sunday February or first March
- Valentine's Day pricing spike
- Wet season continues
Los Angeles in February — Full Picture
February is similar to January with slightly more sunshine. The Academy Awards (last Sunday Feb or early March) at the Dolby Theatre causes major Hollywood Boulevard traffic + closures the weekend of the ceremony.
Valentine's Day week (Feb 12-15) sees restaurant prices spike 50-100%. Spago, Pump, Catch LA all need 2-3 week advance reservation for that week.
Hotel prices remain at shoulder-season levels. The Joshua Tree + Palm Springs day trips are most pleasant this time of year (cooler desert temperatures).
What to Wear & What to Pack
Same as January — light jacket + long sleeves + jeans. Marginal warming. Sunshine hours increasing.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
24°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)
Current20.3°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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Los Angeles February Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is February a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Los Angeles in February is Good. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Los Angeles in February?
Los Angeles February averages a high of 21°C and a low of 10°C.
Does it rain much in Los Angeles in February?
Los Angeles February averages 80mm of rainfall over about 6 rainy days.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in February?
Same as January — light jacket + long sleeves + jeans. Marginal warming. Sunshine hours increasing.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles in February?
Los Angeles February sunrise is 06:38 and sunset is 17:30, with 10h 52m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Los Angeles in February?
Los Angeles February air quality (AQI) averages 58, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 21μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Los Angeles in February?
In February, Los Angeles is great for Hollywood + sights, Joshua Tree day trip (cool desert), Palm Springs.
Is February peak season in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles February crowds are moderate and prices are shoulder. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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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.