Los Angeles

California, United States

Local time00:02 Sunrise06:59 Sunset18:17 Elevation106 m

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Weather

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

Warmest month 24° August

Coldest month 9° December

Wettest month 76mm February

Rain per year 311mm

Rainy days per year 27

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Los Angeles Intl Ap weather station, 19 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Daylight
January	18.6 °C	9.2 °C	73 mm	5.1	10.1 h
February	18.2 °C	9.6 °C	76 mm	5.5	11.0 h
March	18.4 °C	10.7 °C	44 mm	4.0	12.0 h
April	19.6 °C	11.8 °C	15 mm	2.0	13.1 h
May	20.3 °C	13.7 °C	7 mm	1.2	13.9 h
June	21.7 °C	15.5 °C	2 mm	0.3	14.4 h
July	23.5 °C	17.3 °C	1 mm	0.3	14.2 h
August	24.3 °C	17.7 °C	0 mm	0.0	13.4 h
September	24.2 °C	17.1 °C	3 mm	0.3	12.4 h
October	23.1 °C	14.9 °C	12 mm	1.5	11.3 h
November	21.1 °C	11.5 °C	21 mm	2.3	10.4 h
December	18.5 °C	9.0 °C	57 mm	4.5	9.9 h

What to pack

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day23 °C Night15 °C Rain12 mm

October in Los Angeles: mild, with highs of 23 °C and lows of 15 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt

Warm layer Light sweater for the evening

Jacket Not needed

Shoes Comfortable walking shoes

Sunglasses Sunscreen

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

Researched in October 2026

Boxed chocolates and candyBoxed chocolates and peanut brittle from a Californian candy maker are a typical Los Angeles gift. They are a bit pricey.

WhereCandy-maker shops in the city's malls

No reliable price data

Sources: esim.holafly.com
Museum art books and postcardsA city art museum shop sells postcards, tote bags and art books hard to find elsewhere.

WhereMuseum shop in the Brentwood hills

No reliable price data

Sources: esim.holafly.com
Japanese mochiLittle Tokyo, downtown, is a historic Japanese neighborhood where freshly made mochi is sold.

WhereJapanese confectioners in Little Tokyo

No reliable price data

Sources: esim.holafly.com
Handmade candles and jewelryFarmers markets in Westwood, Brentwood and Pacific Palisades have stalls selling candles and jewelry from local makers.

WhereWeekend farmers markets

No reliable price data

Sources: esim.holafly.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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