Los Angeles month by month

The best time to visit Los Angeles

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Los Angeles is May · October · April: 24° avg. high, prices close to the yearly average. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	20° / 9°	Moderate	$$	Great
February	20° / 10°	Moderate	$$	Fair
March	21° / 11°	Moderate	$$	Great
April	23° / 12°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
May	24° / 14°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
June	26° / 16°	High	$$$	Great
July	28° / 18°	High	$$$	Great
August	29° / 18°	High	$$$	Great
September	28° / 17°	High	$$	Ideal
October	26° / 15°	Moderate	$$	Ideal
November	23° / 11°	Moderate	$$	Great
December	20° / 9°	Moderate	$$	Great

Best months May October April September

The year in Los Angeles

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Los Angeles.

Spring Ideal

Mar–May · highs around 23°C · Dry, sunny days before the summer crowds

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Great

Jun–Aug · highs around 28°C · June Gloom keeps the coast gray until midday

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Ideal

Sep–Nov · highs around 26°C · Still summer-warm, with thinner crowds

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Great

Dec–Feb · highs around 20°C · Mild days, cool evenings and holiday crowds

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

September ·October

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

January ·February

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

January ·February

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

January ·February ·March

Practical basics

Region: North America
Local currency: USD
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 9° – 29°
Strongest months: May, October, April
Good for: city · beach · culture · food

Events in Los Angeles

Jan Rose Parade — Flower-covered floats and marching bands travel along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena on New Year's Day.
Feb–Mar Academy Awards — The film industry's best-known awards are presented at a televised Hollywood ceremony, usually in late February or early March.
Mar Los Angeles Marathon — One of the five largest marathons in the United States, run through the city each spring since 1986.
May–Jun June Gloom — Low cloud from the ocean keeps the coast overcast and cool in late spring and early summer, most often in June.

Every month in Los Angeles

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Los Angeles in January 20° · $$ Great Los Angeles in February 20° · $$ Fair Los Angeles in March 21° · $$ Great Los Angeles in April 23° · $$ Ideal Los Angeles in May 24° · $$ Ideal Los Angeles in June 26° · $$$ Great Los Angeles in July 28° · $$$ Great Los Angeles in August 29° · $$$ Great Los Angeles in September 28° · $$ Ideal Los Angeles in October 26° · $$ Ideal Los Angeles in November 23° · $$ Great Los Angeles in December 20° · $$ Great

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Los Angeles?

What is the cheapest time to visit Los Angeles?

January — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 42%.

What is the weather like in Los Angeles?

Average highs sit around 29°C with lows near 9°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Los Angeles