Climate Insights for Los Angeles
Los Angeles County, California, United States
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
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
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
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
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.