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Los Angeles (CA) Climate by Month

Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate with nearly no rain in summer. In August, the average high temperatures are 29°C and lows of 18°C. Winters are mild, with average high temperatures of 20°C and lows of 9°C with some occasional rain.

The year-round warm weather makes it the perfect city to visit any time of year.

Average day and night temperature

In Los Angeles temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in September, the warmest time of the year, to a pleasant 18°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 9°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Los Angeles sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 235 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 61 mm of precipitation, recorded across 8 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Los Angeles. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.1 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 7.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Los Angeles ranges from 14°C in January to 18°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Los Angeles in the United States of America

During the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Los Angeles?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in July, August, September and October.
  • Which is the warmest month in Los Angeles?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Los Angeles?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 18°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Los Angeles?
    December tops the wettest month list with 61 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Los Angeles?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Los Angeles?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 364 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Los Angeles (CA)

    Wed   Nov 20
    21°C | 9°C
    W 22 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Thu   Nov 21
    21°C | 10°C
    W 22 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    20°C | 10°C
    SW 18 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain