Los Angeles Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Los Angeles has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 32°C / 89°F in August, the warmest month, and drop to 19°C / 65°F in January, the coldest. Overnight lows in January average 8°C / 46°F. Los Angeles receives about 552 mm of rain a year across roughly 37 wet days, with December the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Los Angeles
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 65°F | 8°C / 46°F | 85 mm | 6 |
| February | 20°C / 67°F | 8°C / 46°F | 110 mm | 5 |
| March | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 48°F | 85 mm | 8 |
| April | 24°C / 74°F | 11°C / 52°F | 8 mm | 2 |
| May | 25°C / 76°F | 13°C / 56°F | 7 mm | 1 |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 60°F | 10 mm | 1 |
| July | 31°C / 88°F | 17°C / 63°F | 2 mm | 0 |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 18°C / 64°F | 18 mm | 1 |
| September | 31°C / 87°F | 18°C / 64°F | 22 mm | 2 |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 58°F | 18 mm | 2 |
| November | 23°C / 74°F | 11°C / 51°F | 57 mm | 3 |
| December | 19°C / 66°F | 9°C / 48°F | 132 mm | 6 |
Best time to visit Los Angeles
July, May, April offer the most comfortable weather in Los Angeles: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — July averages 31°C (88°F); May averages 25°C (76°F); April averages 24°C (74°F).
Los Angeles climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Los Angeles?
- August is the hottest month in Los Angeles, with average daytime highs of 32°C / 89°F and overnight lows of 18°C / 64°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Los Angeles?
- January is the coldest month in Los Angeles, with average highs of 19°C / 65°F and lows of 8°C / 46°F.
- How much rain does Los Angeles get a year?
- Los Angeles receives about 552 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 37 wet days. December is the wettest month (132 mm on average) and July the driest (2 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
- July, May, April are the most comfortable months in Los Angeles: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
Want today's conditions instead of averages?
See live weather in Los Angeles →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Los Angeles weather page.