Los Angeles, CA Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Los Angeles
Los Angeles runs on a dry-summer rhythm: the warmest months are also the driest. July averages 2 mm (0.1 in) while the wet season peaks in January at 3.5 inches (90 mm). Highs range from 66°F (19°C) to 90°F (32°C).
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 66°F (19°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 114°F (46°C) high · 32°F (0°C) low
- Wettest month: January (6 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (13.1 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid
- Annual swing: 11°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 12°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 3
- Average humidity: 61%
Temperatures through the year
Seven of the twelve months pair mild highs with fewer than twelve wet days; the longest unbroken run is November through May. January is the coolest month, with highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows near 46°F (8°C). At its warmest, in August, Los Angeles runs to 90°F (32°C) in the afternoon and back to 65°F (18°C) by dawn. Relative humidity averages 61% across the year, drier than about 84% of the cities we track.
Rain, sun and snow
Days and nights are about 12°C apart on average - wider than 93% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 114°F (46°C) and the lowest daily minimum 32°F (0°C).
How Los Angeles compares
- Rain or snow reaches the ground on 37 days a year - fewer wet days than all but 5% of the 3496 cities we track.
- 60% of the year's precipitation falls in its wettest three months - more seasonal than 92% of the 3496 cities we track.
- Annual precipitation is 15.9 inches (404 mm) - drier than all but 12% of the 3496 cities we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 46° | 6 | 3.5 in | 8.3 h/day | 65% |
| February | 69° | 47° | 5 | 2.9 in | 9.0 h/day | 58% |
| March | 70° | 49° | 8 | 2.9 in | 10.2 h/day | 65% |
| April | 76° | 53° | 2 | 0.6 in | 11.1 h/day | 61% |
| May | 76° | 55° | 3 | 0.4 in | 11.4 h/day | 67% |
| June | 83° | 60° | 1 | 0.2 in | 12.3 h/day | 65% |
| July | 88° | 64° | 1 | 0.1 in | 13.1 h/day | 64% |
| August | 90° | 65° | 1 | 0.4 in | 12.2 h/day | 63% |
| September | 88° | 64° | 1 | 0.4 in | 11.0 h/day | 63% |
| October | 83° | 59° | 2 | 0.4 in | 10.1 h/day | 57% |
| November | 75° | 52° | 2 | 0.8 in | 9.3 h/day | 50% |
| December | 67° | 47° | 5 | 3.1 in | 8.2 h/day | 58% |
Los Angeles month by month
Los Angeles weather in January
January brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 46°F (8°C), about 6 wet days - typically the coldest month and the wettest month of the year in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles weather in February
February brings highs around 69°F (20°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 5 wet days.
Los Angeles weather in March
March brings highs around 70°F (21°C), lows near 49°F (10°C), about 8 wet days.
Los Angeles weather in April
April brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 53°F (11°C), about 2 wet days.
Los Angeles weather in May
May brings highs around 76°F (24°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 3 wet days.
Los Angeles weather in June
June brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 60°F (16°C), about 1 wet days.
Los Angeles weather in July
July brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 1 wet days - typically the driest month and the sunniest month of the year in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles weather in August
August brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 65°F (18°C), about 1 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles weather in September
September brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 1 wet days.
Los Angeles weather in October
October brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 2 wet days.
Los Angeles weather in November
November brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 2 wet days.
Los Angeles weather in December
December brings highs around 67°F (19°C), lows near 47°F (8°C), about 5 wet days.
Seasons in Los Angeles
Spring (March through May)
Spring is pleasantly warm here - highs near 74°F (23°C), nights near 52°F (11°C), and rain comes on about 13 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Los Angeles is hot, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 63°F (17°C); precipitation is sparse, near 17 mm (0.7 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 12.5 hours of sun a day.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Los Angeles runs hot: 82°F (28°C) by day, 58°F (15°C) after dark, and precipitation is sparse, near 1.7 inches (42 mm) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.1 hours of sun a day.
Winter (December through February)
Winter stays on the cool side of mild here - highs near 67°F (20°C), nights near 47°F (8°C), and rain comes on about 16 days over the three months.
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Best time to visit Los Angeles
The best time to visit Los Angeles is generally January to June, when temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 73°F (23°C), with rain on about 4 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
Pack for Los Angeles with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection. Note the gap between afternoon and night: August pairs 90°F (32°C) with 65°F (18°C).
Los Angeles temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.