Climate Insights for Los Angeles

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Hottest
August
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
January
9°C low47°F low
Wettest
January
82 mm rain3.2 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Los Angeles is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 374 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 82 mm of rainfall. Los Angeles is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Los Angeles is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 14.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 3.2 in of rainfall. Los Angeles is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 47°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 9°FebMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°MarMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 10°AprMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°JunMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°JulMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°AugMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 19°SepMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 18°OctMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 15°NovMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°DecMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 67°FAverage: 56°FMin: 47°FFebMax: 69°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°FMarMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 62°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 48°F
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Temperatures in Los Angeles vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Los Angeles vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 47°F and an average of 56°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 82mmFebPrecipitation: 72mmMarPrecipitation: 74mmAprPrecipitation: 16mmMayPrecipitation: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 6mmSepPrecipitation: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 10mmNovPrecipitation: 29mmDecPrecipitation: 67mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.2inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inMarPrecipitation: 2.9inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.3inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inDecPrecipitation: 2.6in
Precipitation

Los Angeles is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 374 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 31 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 82 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 81 mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Los Angeles is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 3.2 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.2 in less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Los Angeles is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Los Angeles is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan13°56°F
Feb14°57°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr17°63°F
May18°65°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul24°74°F
Aug24°76°F
Sep23°74°F
Oct20°69°F
Nov17°62°F
Dec14°57°F

The best time to visit Los Angeles is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 10 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Los Angeles is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 47°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Los Angeles based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Los Angeles based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C47 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
82 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
9 °C48 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C50 °F
21 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
24 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
27 °C81 °F
8 km/h5 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C65 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
29 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
9 °C48 °F
20 °C68 °F
6 km/h4 mph
67 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in