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The best time to visit Los Angeles

Month-by-month climate averages for Los Angeles, CA, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Los Angeles is usually January, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.

Los Angeles is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 45°F), with roughly 30 inches of precipitation across the year and February the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, March, April and May.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Los Angeles forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Los Angeles weather by month

what to expect in Los Angeles through the year

Here is Los Angeles's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Los Angeles by season.

Jan
62°
45°
Mild
Feb
63°
45°
Mild
Wettest
Mar
64°
47°
Mild
Apr
72°
50°
Warm
May
73°
54°
Warm
Jun
79°
59°
Warm
Jul
89°
62°
Hot
Aug
88°
64°
Hot
Sep
85°
63°
Hot
Oct
84°
59°
Warm
Nov
74°
51°
Warm
Dec
69°
49°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
The most comfortable time to visit Los Angeles is usually January, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Los Angeles?
July is the warmest month in Los Angeles, averaging highs near 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Los Angeles?
January is the coldest month in Los Angeles, with lows around 45°F.
When is the rainy season in Los Angeles?
The wettest month in Los Angeles is usually February, out of roughly 30 inches of precipitation across the year.

Los Angeles month by month