Best time to visit Los Angeles: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Los Angeles are May, Jun, Jul and Aug.
Best months
May, Jun, Jul and Aug
Peak season
May, Jun, Jul and Aug
Off season
Jan, Feb and Mar
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: 7.2°C – 17.8°C
Rain: 117mm
Sunshine: 8.3h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Feb
Temp: 7.9°C – 18.1°C
Rain: 181mm
Sunshine: 8.1h/day
Visit score: 3.7/10
Mar
Temp: 8.7°C – 18.5°C
Rain: 117mm
Sunshine: 9.3h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
Apr
Temp: 10.5°C – 22.6°C
Rain: 10mm
Sunshine: 10.7h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
May
BestTemp: 13.2°C – 24.3°C
Rain: 10mm
Sunshine: 10.9h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Jun
BestTemp: 15.1°C – 26.9°C
Rain: 3mm
Sunshine: 11.8h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Jul
BestTemp: 16.8°C – 31°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 12.9h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Aug
BestTemp: 17.9°C – 32°C
Rain: 29mm
Sunshine: 12.1h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Sep
Temp: 17.8°C – 29.8°C
Rain: 26mm
Sunshine: 10.2h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Oct
Temp: 14.6°C – 28°C
Rain: 21mm
Sunshine: 10.1h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Nov
Temp: 10.9°C – 22.8°C
Rain: 79mm
Sunshine: 8.7h/day
Visit score: 7.6/10
Dec
Temp: 9.4°C – 20.4°C
Rain: 115mm
Sunshine: 8.2h/day
Visit score: 6.7/10
When to go, and when not to
The strongest months to visit are May, June, July, and August, when daytime highs climb from about 24C in May to 32C in August, rainfall is minimal (as low as 0mm in July), and sunshine runs from 10.9 hours a day in May up to 12.9 hours in July. These conditions make the late spring and summer stretch the most reliable for outdoor plans.
That same stretch is also the peak season, so expect more visitors and higher demand for lodging during these months, particularly in July and August when highs reach 31C and 32C. Travelers who prefer cooler, wetter conditions and lower crowds can look to the off-season months of January through March, though February brings the year's heaviest rain at 181mm.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.