Los Angeles, CA Climate & Monthly Averages
Los Angeles has a semi-arid climate. August is the hottest month, averaging 90° by day; January is the coldest at 66°.
Sunshine is a defining feature of Los Angeles's climate
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).
How sun, temperature and rain fit together
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.
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).
More climate facts for Los Angeles
- 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%
The most comfortable sunny-weather window
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.
What to pack
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).
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Daylight | Wet-day chance | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 46° | 6 | 3.5 in | 8.3 h/day | 10.1 h | 19% | 65% |
| February | 69° | 47° | 5 | 2.9 in | 9.0 h/day | 10.9 h | 18% | 58% |
| March | 70° | 49° | 8 | 2.9 in | 10.2 h/day | 11.9 h | 26% | 65% |
| April | 76° | 53° | 2 | 0.6 in | 11.1 h/day | 13.0 h | 8% | 61% |
| May | 76° | 55° | 3 | 0.4 in | 11.4 h/day | 13.9 h | 9% | 67% |
| June | 83° | 60° | 1 | 0.2 in | 12.3 h/day | 14.4 h | 2% | 65% |
| July | 88° | 64° | 1 | 0.1 in | 13.1 h/day | 14.2 h | 2% | 64% |
| August | 90° | 65° | 1 | 0.4 in | 12.2 h/day | 13.4 h | 3% | 63% |
| September | 88° | 64° | 1 | 0.4 in | 11.0 h/day | 12.3 h | 4% | 63% |
| October | 83° | 59° | 2 | 0.4 in | 10.1 h/day | 11.3 h | 7% | 57% |
| November | 75° | 52° | 2 | 0.8 in | 9.3 h/day | 10.3 h | 8% | 50% |
| December | 67° | 47° | 5 | 3.1 in | 8.2 h/day | 9.9 h | 15% | 58% |
Los Angeles month by month
Each card shows the average high and low. The bar places that month between Los Angeles's coldest night and warmest afternoon.
January
- Rain
- 6 days
- Sunshine
- 8.3 h
- Daylight
- 10.1 h
February
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 9.0 h
- Daylight
- 10.9 h
March
- Rain
- 8 days
- Sunshine
- 10.2 h
- Daylight
- 11.9 h
April
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h
- Daylight
- 13.0 h
May
- Rain
- 3 days
- Sunshine
- 11.4 h
- Daylight
- 13.9 h
June
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 12.3 h
- Daylight
- 14.4 h
July
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 13.1 h
- Daylight
- 14.2 h
August
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 12.2 h
- Daylight
- 13.4 h
September
- Rain
- 1 day
- Sunshine
- 11.0 h
- Daylight
- 12.3 h
October
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 10.1 h
- Daylight
- 11.3 h
November
- Rain
- 2 days
- Sunshine
- 9.3 h
- Daylight
- 10.3 h
December
- Rain
- 5 days
- Sunshine
- 8.2 h
- Daylight
- 9.9 h
Looking for warmer alternatives? Browse warm places by month, or compare Los Angeles's coolest part of the year: January, December, February.
Seasonal weather under Los Angeles's sunnier skies
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.
How unusual is Los Angeles?
- 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.
These comparisons use the same ten-year window for every city in the dataset.
Los Angeles temperature extremes in the 2015–2024 dataset
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ. Need another precipitation unit? Use the rainfall converter.