What to expect in Los Angeles in February
February is a mixed month in Los Angeles. You get 20° / 10°, but manageable crowds at the big attractions. Worth it for the right traveller.
Los Angeles weather in February
Typical conditions in Los Angeles during February, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 20°C 68°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C 50°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 51/100 |
| Total rainfall | 97 mm3.8 in |
| Rainy days | 6 |
| Sea temperature | 15°C 59°F |
| Daylight | 10 h 57 min |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 20°C with lows near 10°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Los Angeles — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 20°C by day and about 10°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
Costs in February sit around the yearly average for Los Angeles — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 42% less.
Who this month suits
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- People who would rather have space than perfect conditions
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Academy Awards while you’re there.
- Academy Awards — The film industry's best-known awards are presented at a televised Hollywood ceremony, usually in late February or early March.
Los Angeles in February compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 20° / 9° | Moderate | $$ | 58 |
| January | 20° / 9° | Moderate | $$ | 62 |
| February · This month | 20° / 10° | Moderate | $$ | 61 |
| March | 21° / 11° | Moderate | $$ | 59 |
| April | 23° / 12° | Moderate | $$ | 62 |
These months score higher for Los Angeles on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in February
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in February.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
