Los Angeles climate at a glance
Los Angeles sees average daytime highs ranging from 19°C in January to 32°C in August. Around 499 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 40 wet days a year, peaking in December (106 mm) and easing off in July (2 mm). July is the sunniest month at about 13 hours of sunshine.
Los Angeles temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Los Angeles
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Los Angeles climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 10.8 h in February. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 8°C | 6.2 | 94 mm | 8.3 h | 66% | 9.9 · Excellent |
| February | 19°C | 8°C | 5.3 | 101 mm | 8.9 h | 59% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| March | 20°C | 9°C | 9.7 | 96 mm | 10 h | 68% | 9.4 · Excellent |
| April | 24°C | 11°C | 3.2 | 22 mm | 10.8 h | 65% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| May | 24°C | 13°C | 2.7 | 12 mm | 11.2 h | 68% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| June | 28°C | 15°C | 0.8 | 8 mm | 11.9 h | 67% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| July | 31°C | 17°C | 0.3 | 2 mm | 12.9 h | 66% | 8.2 · Good |
| August | 32°C | 18°C | 1 | 15 mm | 12.1 h | 66% | 7.4 · Good |
| September | 31°C | 18°C | 1.7 | 15 mm | 10.8 h | 65% | 8.0 · Good |
| October | 28°C | 15°C | 1.3 | 5 mm | 10 h | 57% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| November | 24°C | 11°C | 2.2 | 23 mm | 9.2 h | 52% | 10.0 · Excellent |
| December | 19°C | 9°C | 5.8 | 106 mm | 7.7 h | 62% | 9.9 · Excellent |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
The best time to visit Los Angeles is October–June, when daytime highs average around 19°C with about 5.3 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Los Angeles?
August is the hottest month in Los Angeles, with average highs of 32°C.
What is the rainiest month in Los Angeles?
December is the rainiest month in Los Angeles, with around 106 mm of rainfall over 5.8 rainy days.
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