Best Time to Visit Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles is at its sunniest and driest in April–November.
The best time to visit Los Angeles for sunny, dry weather is April–November — 8 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 14.3°C / 57.7°F in January to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in August, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 92 mm / 3.6 in (February). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Los Angeles, California, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Los Angeles's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| April | 17.4°C63.3°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 19°C66.2°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 21.4°C70.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 23.3°C73.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 20.7°C69.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 16.9°C62.4°F | 41 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
The best time to visit Los Angeles for sunny, dry weather is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is August averaging 24.2°C / 75.6°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Los Angeles's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Los Angeles?
The rainy season at Los Angeles, California runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 25 mm / 1 in. The wettest single month is February (92 mm / 3.6 in).
What is the driest month in Los Angeles?
The driest month in Los Angeles is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Los Angeles?
The least comfortable months for travel to Los Angeles — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 92 mm / 3.6 in in February, and the coldest month averages 14.3°C / 57.7°F.
Is Los Angeles climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Los Angeles figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Los Angeles specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.