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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.

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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 87°F) and coldest in December (lows around 44°F), with roughly 17 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, 1991-2020 averages

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
63°
46°
Mild
Feb
65°
47°
Mild
Wettest
Mar
67°
50°
Mild
Apr
73°
51°
Warm
May
76°
57°
Warm
Jun
81°
61°
Warm
Jul
87°
60°
Hot
Aug
87°
63°
Hot
Sep
86°
64°
Hot
Oct
81°
56°
Warm
Nov
73°
50°
Warm
Dec
64°
44°
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 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Los Angeles?
December is the coldest month in Los Angeles, with lows around 44°F.
When is the rainy season in Los Angeles?
The wettest month in Los Angeles is usually February, out of roughly 17 inches of precipitation across the year.

Los Angeles month by month