Los Angeles, CA Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Los Angeles, CA?
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).
Station: LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC, 5 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
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.
Season
Months
Avg low
Avg high
Winter
Dec–Feb
50°
69°
Spring
Mar–May
56°
73°
Summer
Jun–Aug
64°
82°
Autumn
Sep–Nov
59°
79°
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.
From September 2025 to August 2026 Los Angeles got 17.5 in of rain, against a normal of 14.3 in for those months. November 2025 had the most, with 5.5 in.
Monthly rainfall, September 2025 to August 2026, in inches. The dash on each month marks its 1991–2020 normal.
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. Estimated sunshine is 54% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 52% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 58% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 63% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 51% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 77% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. December is the cloudiest, at 51%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 63% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. 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.
These records cover LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 5.5 in of precipitation, 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.
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?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 77% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
