Planning a Trip to Los Angeles? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Los Angeles, United States and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Los Angeles runs on a Mediterranean rhythm — mild winters that occasionally bring real rain, and a long, warm dry stretch that makes its beaches and open-air dining culture feel almost effortless. Highs hover around 20°C even in the coolest months, so the city rarely asks visitors to change their plans. That reliably gentle climate is why the beach volleyball scene and the sprawling park trails stay busy well beyond what most coastal cities can manage.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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25°C
Avg. high
13°C
Avg. low
453mm
Yearly rainfall
5
Best months
Travel Window Score · 9.5/10
Los Angeles's best stretch runs April–May — around 3 rain days a month and daytime highs near 25°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
19°
8°
93mm
Jan
20°
8°
80mm
Feb
21°
9°
79mm
Mar
24°
12°
17mm
Apr
25°
13°
9mm
May
28°
16°
6mm
Jun
31°
17°
2mm
Jul
32°
18°
9mm
Aug
31°
18°
12mm
Sep
28°
15°
15mm
Oct
24°
11°
41mm
Nov
20°
9°
90mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Los Angeles
Los Angeles typically has the most favorable weather for travel during April, May, June, October, November, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Los Angeles
April, May, June, October, November offer a drier stretch with comfortable highs and noticeably lower rainfall than the winter months, making it the easiest window for outdoor exploration — whether that's the shoreline, the parks, or a long lunch on a restaurant patio.
The best time to visit Los Angeles is April, May, June, October, November, when daytime highs average around 26°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 18mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. June is typically the driest of these months, with only around 6mm of precipitation.
January brings the heaviest rainfall of the year, averaging 93mm, which can disrupt outdoor plans and make the city feel less like itself.
Los Angeles Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings mild weather to Los Angeles, with highs averaging 23°C and lows around 11°C. The season is relatively dry, accumulating around 105mm total with roughly 4 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings hot weather to Los Angeles, with highs averaging 30°C and lows around 17°C. The season is very dry with minimal rainfall, accumulating around 17mm total with roughly 1 rainy day per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings warm weather to Los Angeles, with highs averaging 28°C and lows around 15°C. The season is relatively dry, accumulating around 68mm total with roughly 2 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings mild weather to Los Angeles, with highs averaging 20°C and lows around 8°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 263mm total with roughly 5 rainy days per month.
Things to do in Los Angeles
Handpicked activities you can book now, matched to typical weather in Los Angeles.
Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →