Average Monthly Sunshine in Los Angeles (CA)

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Los Angeles receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Los Angeles, timing is key. In July, you can enjoy up to 364 hours of sunshine, while the less sunny days of November provide just 217 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 3259 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 12.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. November sees a soft sun for only 7.2 hours.

Los Angeles’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Los Angeles enjoys an average of 3259 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

December, Los Angeles’s wettest month, receives 4.6 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 18°C. During the driest month August you can expect a temperature of 24°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Precipitation page.