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Los Angeles weather by month: climate averages
Los Angeles averages 65°F (19°C) over the year. August is warmest, with highs around 90°F (32°C); December is coldest, with lows near 45°F (7°C). About 14 inches (355 mm) of precipitation falls on roughly 32 days a year, from 30 years of ERA5 data (1996–2025).
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. | Days ≥1 mm | Sunshine / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1°C | 7.2°C | 67.9 mm | 5.0 | 8.7 h |
| February | 19.3°C | 7.4°C | 82.9 mm | 5.7 | 9.1 h |
| March | 20.9°C | 8.8°C | 49.9 mm | 5.5 | 10.7 h |
| April | 23.2°C | 10.3°C | 20.0 mm | 2.7 | 11.6 h |
| May | 25.1°C | 12.9°C | 9.1 mm | 1.6 | 12.6 h |
| June | 27.9°C | 15.2°C | 2.4 mm | 0.4 | 13.2 h |
| July | 31.2°C | 17.9°C | 1.8 mm | 0.4 | 13.6 h |
| August | 32.2°C | 18.5°C | 3.4 mm | 0.4 | 12.7 h |
| September | 30.8°C | 17.4°C | 6.9 mm | 0.8 | 11.4 h |
| October | 27.2°C | 14.1°C | 17.1 mm | 2.0 | 10.3 h |
| November | 22.9°C | 10.3°C | 28.6 mm | 2.6 | 9.3 h |
| December | 18.8°C | 7.2°C | 65.0 mm | 4.7 | 8.3 h |
Record high 1996–2025: 45.7°C on 2024-09-06. Record low: -1.9°C on 2013-01-14.
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (CC BY 4.0). Values are ERA5 reanalysis model data on a ~9–25 km grid, not readings from a weather station, so a single town’s thermometer can differ by a few degrees and local showers can be missed. Grid cell 34.06, -118.24 at 91 m. For snowfall, humidity and a best-time-to-visit score, open Los Angeles in the climate tool.
Los Angeles weather month by month
The wettest month in Los Angeles is February, averaging 3.3 in (83 mm); the driest is July at 0.1 in (2 mm). February has the most days with at least 1 mm of rain (about 6). July is the sunniest month, with about 13.6 hours of sunshine a day, against 8.3 hours in December. If you like average highs between 64 °F and 82 °F (18–28 °C) with few rainy days, aim for May, June and October.
Planning a particular day? See how often that date was wet or hot over 30 years with the event weather odds, or look up what the weather actually was on any past date in the historical weather archive.
Questions people ask
What is the warmest month in Los Angeles?
August, with an average daily high of 90°F (32°C) over 1996–2025.
What is the coldest month in Los Angeles?
December, when nights average about 45°F (7°C).
What is the rainiest month in Los Angeles?
February has the most precipitation (about 3.3 in (83 mm)), and February has the most rainy days (about 6 days with 1 mm or more). The driest month is July.
How much sunshine does Los Angeles get?
About 11.0 hours of bright sunshine a day averaged over the year, from 8.3 h in December to 13.6 h in July. Sunshine here is the model’s estimate of hours with direct sun, not hours of daylight.
What is the best month to visit Los Angeles for mild weather?
By average high between 64 °F and 82 °F (18–28 °C) and the fewest rainy days: May, June, October. Prices, crowds and events are not included.