Los Angeles at a glance
- Best time
- Sep – Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 20.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,630 h
- Rain a year
- 326 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 89 m
Climate in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while December is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 3,630 hours of sunshine a year, Los Angeles is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: September – July
What is the weather like in Los Angeles in October?
In October, Los Angeles is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 23 min06:57 – 18:20
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 30 %on average
- Hot days
- 5 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sea temperature in Los Angeles
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 17.7 – 20.4 °C
Swimming season: Aug – Sep
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Los Angeles ranges from 14.7 °C in February to 20.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 19.1 and 21.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 15.0° | 14.2° | 15.8° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 14.7° | 13.8° | 15.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 14.7° | 13.6° | 15.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.0° | 14.3° | 16.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 16.6° | 15.4° | 17.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 18.3° | 17.5° | 19.2° | fresh |
| JulyJul | 19.8° | 18.8° | 20.9° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 20.3° | 19.1° | 21.3° | refreshing |
| SeptemberSep | 20.1° | 18.6° | 21.8° | refreshing |
| OctoberOct | 19.0° | 17.7° | 20.4° | fresh |
| NovemberNov | 17.4° | 16.3° | 19.0° | fresh |
| DecemberDec | 15.7° | 14.6° | 17.2° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Los Angeles
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.6 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Los Angeles, 84 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Los Angeles: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Los Angeles has about 2 rainy days with 16 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 94 | 18° | 7° | 15.0° | 7.7 h | 5 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 18° | 7° | 14.7° | 7.9 h | 6 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 20° | 9° | 14.7° | 9.2 h | 5 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 100 | 22° | 10° | 15.0° | 10.3 h | 3 | 19 |
| MayMay | 100 | 23° | 13° | 16.6° | 11.0 h | 2 | 9 |
| JuneJun | 100 | 26° | 15° | 18.3° | 11.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 89 | 29° | 18° | 19.8° | 12.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 83 | 30° | 18° | 20.3° | 12.2 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 29° | 17° | 20.1° | 10.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 26° | 14° | 19.0° | 9.6 h | 2 | 16 |
| NovemberNov | 98 | 22° | 10° | 17.4° | 8.5 h | 3 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 18° | 7° | 15.7° | 7.5 h | 5 | 57 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
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Best time to visit Los Angeles
The best time to visit Los Angeles is from September to July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 20.3 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to June. The wettest month is February with 80 mm of precipitation.
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Your best months: April – May, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct – Jun
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Los Angeles month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In January, Los Angeles is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in January92February18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In February, Los Angeles is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in February98March20° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In March, Los Angeles is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 48 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in March100April22° · Sea 15° · 10 h
In April, Los Angeles is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in April100May23° · Sea 17° · 11 h
In May, Los Angeles is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in May100June26° · Sea 18° · 12 h
In June, Los Angeles is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in June89July29° · Sea 20° · 12 h
In July, Los Angeles is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in July83August30° · Sea 20° · 12 h
In August, Los Angeles is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 20.3 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in August90September29° · Sea 20° · 11 h
In September, Los Angeles is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 20.1 °C – refreshing for a swim. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in September100October26° · Sea 19° · 10 h
In October, Los Angeles is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 19.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in October98November22° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In November, Los Angeles is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 17.4 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in November93December18° · Sea 16° · 8 h
In December, Los Angeles is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 57 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles in DecemberPlanning a trip to Los Angeles
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h
- Distance
- 8,740 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Los Angeles
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
The best time to visit Los Angeles is from September to July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Los Angeles?
The sea temperature in Los Angeles ranges from 14.7 °C in February to 20.3 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from August to September.
Can you swim in Los Angeles in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 19.0 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from August to September.
What is the warmest month in Los Angeles?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 18 °C. December is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Los Angeles?
The wettest month is February with 80 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Los Angeles get?
Los Angeles gets around 3,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.4 hours a day; in December there are 7.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles uses the time zone America/Los_Angeles: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from London to Los Angeles takes about 11 h, for a straight-line distance of about 8,740 km.
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