Los Angeles weather in August (California, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Los Angeles in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Los Angeles the weather in August is generally perfect, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Los Angeles in August usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.1 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Typically around 0 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 347 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Los Angeles climate page with graphs.

 

Los Angeles, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 347 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 84%  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Los Angeles in August?

For visitors traveling to Los Angeles, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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