Los Angeles, CA Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Los Angeles, CA gets 14.3 in of precipitation a year over about 34 rainy days. August is the warmest month (average high 85°F) and January the coldest (average low 49°F).

Los Angeles climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Los Angeles, CA has warm summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 68°F in December to 85°F in August. February is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.

How much rain does Los Angeles get?

Los Angeles gets 14.3 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 34 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 91% of the US.

February is the wettest month, with 3.6 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in. February has the most rainy days, about 6.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 180 days, to November 1, 2024.

See where Los Angeles ranks: rainiest cities in the US, US cities with the most rainy days, rainiest cities in California.

Los Angeles weather by month

Los Angeles weather in January

In January, Los Angeles averages a high of 69°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 3.3 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The January record high is 95°F (1971) and the record low is 32°F (1979). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Los Angeles weather in February

In February, Los Angeles averages a high of 69°F and a low of 51°F. It gets 3.6 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The February record high is 95°F (1995) and the record low is 34°F (1989).

Los Angeles weather in March

In March, Los Angeles averages a high of 71°F and a low of 53°F. It gets 2.2 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The March record high is 98°F (2026) and the record low is 35°F (1976). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Los Angeles weather in April

In April, Los Angeles averages a high of 73°F and a low of 55°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The April record high is 106°F (1989) and the record low is 39°F (1975). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Los Angeles weather in May

In May, Los Angeles averages a high of 75°F and a low of 59°F. It gets 0.3 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. The May record high is 102°F (2014) and the record low is 49°F (2019). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Los Angeles weather in June

In June, Los Angeles averages a high of 78°F and a low of 62°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The June record high is 112°F (1990) and the record low is 49°F (1999). June is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Los Angeles weather in July

In July, Los Angeles averages a high of 83°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. The sun is out about 77% of daylight hours. The July record high is 108°F (2018) and the record low is 57°F (2005).

Los Angeles weather in August

In August, Los Angeles averages a high of 85°F and a low of 66°F. It gets 0.0 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. The sun is out about 77% of daylight hours. The August record high is 105°F (1983) and the record low is 56°F (1976).

Los Angeles weather in September

In September, Los Angeles averages a high of 84°F and a low of 65°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The September record high is 113°F (2010) and the record low is 54°F (1986).

Los Angeles weather in October

In October, Los Angeles averages a high of 80°F and a low of 60°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The October record high is 108°F (1987) and the record low is 41°F (1971). October is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Los Angeles weather in November

In November, Los Angeles averages a high of 74°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 0.8 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. The November record high is 99°F (1997) and the record low is 38°F (1978). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Los Angeles weather in December

In December, Los Angeles averages a high of 68°F and a low of 49°F. It gets 2.5 in of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The December record high is 91°F (1979) and the record low is 30°F (1978). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Los Angeles

July is the sunniest month in Los Angeles, with sunshine about 77% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest, at 51%. Over the year the sun shines about 63% of daylight hours. Los Angeles is sunnier than 90% of the US.

Humidity peaks in May at 63% and is lowest in November at 43%.

Wind averages 2 mph over the year, and April is the windiest month at 2 mph.

Los Angeles has about 26 days a year above 90°F. Los Angeles is cooler than 54% of the US.

See where Los Angeles ranks: sunniest cities in the US, cloudiest cities in the US, hottest cities in the US.

Los Angeles weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Los Angeles station is 113°F, on September 27, 2010. The coldest is 30°F, on December 8, 1978.

The wettest day on record brought 5.5 in of rain, on December 28, 2004.

35 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Los Angeles

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 50°F.

Spring (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 56°F.

Summer (June–August) is warm, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 64°F.

Autumn (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 79°F and lows near 59°F.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysWindHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January3.3 in61 mph58%54%59°95°32°
February3.6 in62 mph47%62%58°95°34°
March2.2 in52 mph59%52%58°98°35°
April0.69 in32 mph59%58%59°106°39°
May0.32 in22 mph63%55%62°102°49°
June0.09 in12 mph60%63%64°112°49°
July0.02 in02 mph58%77%67°108°57°
August0.00 in02 mph57%77%69°105°56°
September0.13 in02 mph57%72%68°113°54°
October0.58 in22 mph52%70%66°108°41°
November0.78 in31 mph43%67%62°99°38°
December2.5 in61 mph54%51%60°91°30°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Los Angeles climate questions

How much rain does Los Angeles get?

Los Angeles gets 14.3 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 34 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Los Angeles?

February is the wettest month in Los Angeles, with 3.6 in. August is the driest, with 0.0 in.

How many rainy days does Los Angeles have a year?

Los Angeles has about 34 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 6.

What is the hottest month in Los Angeles?

August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with an average high of 85°F.

What is the coldest month in Los Angeles?

January is the coldest month in Los Angeles, with an average low of 49°F.

What is the record high temperature in Los Angeles?

The record high at the Los Angeles station is 113°F, set on September 27, 2010. The record low is 30°F, on December 8, 1978.

What is the sunniest month in Los Angeles?

July is the sunniest month in Los Angeles, with sunshine about 77% of daylight hours. December is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Los Angeles?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, March to June, and October to December, when daytime highs sit near 73°F.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC (5 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC.