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Best time to visit Los Angeles
Based on 12 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in Los Angeles? Here's what to expect. Summers here run warm, and winters are cooler. For the best odds of good weather, aim for April, May and March. Days run warm, with up to 11.1h of sunshine and mostly dry.
Month-by-month weather
Los Angeles in January runs mild, averaging 18.8°C.
Los Angeles in February runs warm, averaging 20.4°C.
Los Angeles in March runs warm, averaging 22°C.
Los Angeles in April runs warm, averaging 24.2°C.
Los Angeles in May runs warm, averaging 24.8°C.
Los Angeles in June runs hot, averaging 28.5°C.
Los Angeles in July runs very hot, averaging 31.2°C.
Los Angeles in August runs very hot, averaging 32.1°C.
Los Angeles in September runs very hot, averaging 30.6°C.
Los Angeles in October runs hot, averaging 28°C.
Los Angeles in November runs warm, averaging 23.2°C.
Los Angeles in December runs mild, averaging 19.5°C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in Los Angeles, aim for April, May and March — Days run warm, with up to 11.1h of sunshine and mostly dry. This is based on 12 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles in April?
If you visit Los Angeles in April, expect warm days around 24.2°C You'll get around 11.1h of sunshine per day and 0.6mm of rain — mostly dry.
What is the hottest month in Los Angeles?
August is typically the hottest month, running very hot — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in Los Angeles?
July is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 0.1mm per day. December is the wettest, at 3mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 23.0°C | 8.1° → 26.9° | 11.0h | 1.3mm | 94 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 24.6°C | 9.4° → 29.8° | 11.6h | 0.1mm | 94 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 24.3°C | 10.2° → 28.4° | 11.4h | 0.2mm | 94 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 26.2°C | 10.3° → 29.7° | 9.8h | 0.2mm | 94 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 25.5°C | 9.5° → 29.3° | 9.7h | 0.6mm | 94 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 23.8°C | 8.8° → 28.6° | 10.8h | 0.6mm | 93 |
| W20 | May 13–19 | 23.9°C | 11.3° → 27.2° | 11.7h | 0.4mm | 93 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 24.2°C | 11.7° → 27.4° | 11.6h | 0.2mm | 93 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 23.9°C | 9.1° → 28.5° | 10.7h | 1.5mm | 91 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 24.8°C | 11.1° → 28.7° | 11.2h | 0.4mm | 91 |
| W19 | May 6–12 | 24.9°C | 11° → 29.2° | 11.5h | 0.3mm | 91 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 23.4°C | 8° → 27.9° | 9.2h | 1.4mm | 90 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 27.7°C | 12.6° → 31.2° | 9.8h | 0.3mm | 89 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 22.6°C | 7.9° → 26.3° | 10.7h | 2.2mm | 88 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 26.4°C | 12.6° → 29.7° | 11.8h | 0.1mm | 87 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 26.2°C | 13.6° → 29.6° | 11.5h | 0.2mm | 87 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 28.1°C | 13.2° → 32.4° | 10.1h | 0.6mm | 87 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 28.5°C | 12.6° → 33° | 10.3h | 0.9mm | 87 |
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 20.4°C | 5.8° → 24.5° | 10.1h | 1.9mm | 86 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 23.5°C | 8.1° → 28.9° | 9.0h | 2.2mm | 86 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 29.7°C | 14° → 33.7° | 10.4h | 0.3mm | 85 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 22.2°C | 7.5° → 26.4° | 9.7h | 2.7mm | 84 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 20.2°C | 5.7° → 23.6° | 8.6h | 0.9mm | 84 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 20.3°C | 6.3° → 24.5° | 9.4h | 1.9mm | 83 |
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 29.1°C | 14.1° → 34.2° | 12.6h | 0.0mm | 83 |
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 29.1°C | 14.6° → 32.3° | 12.8h | 0.5mm | 83 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 29.6°C | 14.8° → 33.6° | 11.0h | 0.6mm | 83 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 30.0°C | 14.9° → 33.8° | 10.4h | 0.2mm | 83 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 20.2°C | 7° → 23.8° | 8.3h | 1.2mm | 83 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 29.5°C | 15.2° → 32.5° | 12.7h | 0.0mm | 82 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 30.0°C | 16.1° → 34.6° | 11.0h | 0.1mm | 82 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 19.5°C | 4.9° → 23.5° | 8.9h | 1.6mm | 81 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | 21.3°C | 6.2° → 24° | 8.7h | 2.5mm | 81 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 30.6°C | 15.1° → 34.3° | 13.0h | 0.0mm | 81 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 31.1°C | 16° → 33.8° | 13.5h | 0.0mm | 81 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 20.7°C | 6° → 23.4° | 8.5h | 1.8mm | 81 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 20.3°C | 6.1° → 24.1° | 8.9h | 2.3mm | 80 |
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 31.4°C | 16.5° → 33.7° | 13.3h | 0.1mm | 80 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 31.4°C | 16.8° → 34.6° | 11.9h | 0.2mm | 80 |
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 20.8°C | 6° → 25.1° | 8.6h | 2.5mm | 79 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 31.6°C | 17° → 33.8° | 12.7h | 0.2mm | 79 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 32.1°C | 16.3° → 34.8° | 12.9h | 0.0mm | 79 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 32.4°C | 16.6° → 35.4° | 12.9h | 0.1mm | 79 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 31.6°C | 16.5° → 34.6° | 11.9h | 0.9mm | 79 |
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 32.9°C | 16.7° → 36.9° | 11.4h | 0.4mm | 78 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 33.0°C | 16.7° → 36.8° | 11.5h | 0.5mm | 77 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 19.4°C | 5° → 23.7° | 9.4h | 3.3mm | 75 |
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | 18.8°C | 5.2° → 22.2° | 8.3h | 3.4mm | 71 |
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | 19.2°C | 5.5° → 22.5° | 8.1h | 3.6mm | 70 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | 17.7°C | 5.5° → 20.7° | 7.7h | 3.0mm | 69 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 19.3°C | 5.5° → 23.5° | 8.3h | 3.9mm | 69 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 17.8°C | 5.7° → 21.4° | 7.3h | 5.6mm | 57 |
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