Los Angeles Weather
A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Los Angeles. The annual average is 25°C high / 14°C low — hottest in August (31°C) and coldest in January (9°C).
Los Angeles Weather at a Glance
As of 2026A quick summary of Los Angeles's year-round climate and the best time to visit.
- Annual average
- 25° / 14°
- Best time to visit
- April, May, March
- Hottest month
- August (31°C)
- Coldest month
- January (9°C)
- Wettest month
- February (80mm)
- Driest month
- July (1mm)
As of 2026, Los Angeles's weather averages 25°C high / 14°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is April, May, March. The hottest month is August (31°C), the coldest is January (9°C), and the wettest is February (80mm).
Best Time to Visit 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. Apart from Coachella weekends, April is the best LA value-to-weather month — pre-summer prices + post-winter weather.
May is dry season proper — 26°C days, 15°C nights, only 5mm rainfall. 'May Gray' is the local term for the marine-layer morning fog that burns off by midday — particularly noticeable along the coast in May + June. Beach season begins with the warmer sea (18°C). Memorial Day weekend (last Monday May) is the unofficial summer start — beaches packed. Hotel prices climbing weekly toward summer peak. Mid-May is the sweet spot — late spring + pre-summer-vacation crowds.
March is LA's spring transition — 22°C days + 11°C evenings. Daylight saving time begins second Sunday, sunsets jumping from 17:30 (early March) to 18:51 (mid-March). Outdoor activity windows expand dramatically. Joshua Tree wildflower bloom peaks March-April after winter rains — best season for desert hiking. Cholla Cactus Garden + Hidden Valley Trail at peak photogenic. Spring break crowds arrive late March — US college students flock to LA + beaches. Hotel prices begin climbing from shoulder-season floors.
Los Angeles Weather Month by Month
Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Rainy days | Crowds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 9° | 73mm | 6 | Moderate | Details → |
| February | 21° / 10° | 80mm | 6 | Moderate | Details → |
| March | 22° / 11° | 50mm | 5 | Moderate | Details → |
| April | 24° / 12° | 18mm | 3 | Busy | Details → |
| May | 26° / 15° | 5mm | 2 | Busy | Details → |
| June | 28° / 16° | 3mm | 1 | Busy | Details → |
| July | 30° / 18° | 1mm | 0 | Very busy | Details → |
| August | 31° / 18° | 1mm | 0 | Very busy | Details → |
| September | 30° / 17° | 6mm | 1 | Busy | Details → |
| October | 27° / 15° | 16mm | 2 | Moderate | Details → |
| November | 23° / 12° | 30mm | 4 | Moderate | Details → |
| December | 20° / 10° | 60mm | 6 | Very busy | Details → |
What to Wear in Los Angeles by Season
T-shirts + jeans or shorts. Light layer for evenings (12°C lows). Sunscreen mandatory — UV jumps to 9.
T-shirts + shorts + swimwear + sun hat. Light layer for coastal evenings (still cool 18°C). Sunscreen SPF 50+ mandatory.
T-shirts + light long sleeves. Light jacket for cooler evenings (15°C lows). Daylight saving time ends first Sunday November — sunsets shifting earlier.
Same as January — light jacket + long sleeves + jeans. Marginal warming. Sunshine hours increasing.
Los Angeles Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles? +
For weather, April, May, March are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 24°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Los Angeles? +
The hottest month is August with an average high of 31°C, and the coldest is January with an average low of 9°C. The annual average is 25°C high / 14°C low.
When does it rain most in Los Angeles? +
The wettest month is February (80mm over about 6 rainy days) and the driest is July (1mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 343mm.
What should I pack for Los Angeles? +
Spring (Mar–May) averages 24/13°C — T-shirts + jeans or shorts. Light layer for evenings (12°C lows). Sunscreen mandatory — UV jumps to 9. Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 30/17°C — T-shirts + shorts + swimwear + sun hat. Light layer for coastal evenings (still cool 18°C). Sunscreen SPF 50+ mandatory. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 27/15°C — T-shirts + light long sleeves. Light jacket for cooler evenings (15°C lows). Daylight saving time ends first Sunday November — sunsets shifting earlier. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 20/10°C — Same as January — light jacket + long sleeves + jeans. Marginal warming. Sunshine hours increasing.
What is the weather in Los Angeles this month (June)? +
June averages 28°C high / 16°C low with 3mm rainfall over about 1 rainy days. Crowds are busy and prices are high.
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Why you can trust weather guide
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.