United States Los Angeles Weather in October — Climate Guide
October in Los Angeles is Excellent
October is Excellent for Los Angeles.
October is LA's best value month — 27°C days, 15°C nights, hotel prices 30-40% below summer peak. The shoulder-season window for cost-conscious LA visits.
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval (October 31, Santa Monica Boulevard) is the largest US Halloween street party — 500,000+ attendees in costume. WeHo hotels solid for Halloween weekend (Oct 28-Nov 1) at premium prices.
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Los Angeles October Weather Stats
Avg High
27°C
Avg Low
15°C
Rainy Days
2
16mm total
Sunshine
9.5h
Daily avg
Humidity
60%
Comfortable
UV Index
7
High
Wind
13 km/h
Gusts 26
Sea Temp
19°C
Avg water temp
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
October Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
28 μg/m³
PM10
55 μg/m³
Status
Moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
28°C
Nighttime
15°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
13 km/h
Max gust 26 km/h
Activities Recommended for October
October Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Best value LA month (post-summer prices)
- West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval
- Halloween Horror Nights + Oogie Boogie Bash
Cons
- Halloween weekend WeHo pricing spike
- Sea cooling (19°C)
- First seasonal rain drift
October Events & Festivals
- Halloween — October 31, West Hollywood Carnaval (largest US Halloween street party)
- Hotel prices at shoulder-season floor
- Best value LA month
Los Angeles in October — Full Picture
October is LA's best value month — 27°C days, 15°C nights, hotel prices 30-40% below summer peak. The shoulder-season window for cost-conscious LA visits.
West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval (October 31, Santa Monica Boulevard) is the largest US Halloween street party — 500,000+ attendees in costume. WeHo hotels solid for Halloween weekend (Oct 28-Nov 1) at premium prices.
Universal Studios + Disneyland 'Halloween Horror Nights' run October — Disneyland's 'Oogie Boogie Bash' + Universal's 'Halloween Horror Nights' are the canonical Halloween-season attractions.
What to Wear & What to Pack
T-shirts + light long sleeves. Light jacket for cooler evenings (15°C lows). Daylight saving time ends first Sunday November — sunsets shifting earlier.
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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)
Current26.7°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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Los Angeles October Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is October a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Los Angeles in October is Excellent. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Los Angeles in October?
Los Angeles October averages a high of 27°C and a low of 15°C.
Does it rain much in Los Angeles in October?
Los Angeles October averages 16mm of rainfall over about 2 rainy days.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in October?
T-shirts + light long sleeves. Light jacket for cooler evenings (15°C lows). Daylight saving time ends first Sunday November — sunsets shifting earlier.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Los Angeles in October?
Los Angeles October sunrise is 06:54 and sunset is 18:11, with 11h 17m of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Los Angeles in October?
Los Angeles October air quality (AQI) averages 70, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 28μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Los Angeles in October?
In October, Los Angeles is great for West Hollywood Halloween Carnaval, Halloween Horror Nights (Universal), All sights (mild weather).
Is October peak season in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles October 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.