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Best time to visit Los Angeles
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Los Angeles, United States
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14-20°C, mild with occasional rain | low | low |
⚠ Rain can disrupt outdoor plans. | |
| February | 15-21°C, mild and often sunny | low | low |
⚠ Can still have some rainy days. | |
| March | 16-22°C, generally sunny with cooler mornings | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Weather is pleasant, but Spring Break can increase crowds. | |
| April | 17-23°C, sunny with comfortable temperatures | moderate | moderate |
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| May | 19-25°C, warm and mostly sunny | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Can be foggy in coastal areas during mornings ('May Gray'). | |
| June | 21-27°C, warm with increasing sunshine | high | high |
⚠ The 'June Gloom' fog can linger on the coast. | |
| July | 23-29°C, hot and sunny | peak | peak |
⚠ Inland areas can experience extreme heat. | |
| August | 24-30°C, very hot and sunny | peak | peak |
⚠ August Complex fires can sometimes impact air quality. | |
| September | 23-29°C, warm and sunny, ocean temperatures are highest | high | high |
⚠ Still busy from summer vacationers and film industry events. | |
| October | 20-26°C, pleasant and sunny | moderate | moderate |
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| November | 17-23°C, mild with increasing chance of rain | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Rainy season typically begins. | |
| December | 14-20°C, mild, cool and damp | high | high |
⚠ Holiday crowds can make travel and attractions busy. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
The premier event for the film industry, often held in late February.
One of the nation's largest and most prestigious book festivals, held at USC.
Celebrations of Mexican-American culture with food, music, and parades across the city.
A major professional surfing competition held in Huntington Beach, just south of LA.
Showcasing independent films and emerging filmmakers.
Numerous themed events, haunted attractions, and parties throughout the city.
A major international auto show featuring the latest car models and technology.
The iconic New Year's Day parade in Pasadena, known for its floral floats.
Insider timing tips
- •The 'June Gloom' and 'May Gray' phenomena mean mornings on the coast can be foggy and cool, even in late spring.
- •September and October offer some of the best beach weather and ocean temperatures of the year, often with fewer crowds than July/August.
- •While the rainy season is generally November-March, unexpected heavy rains can occur outside these months and disrupt outdoor plans.
- •Inland valleys and areas like Pasadena can be significantly hotter than coastal Los Angeles, especially in summer.
- •Accommodation prices spike not only during summer but also around major events like the Oscars, film festivals, and holidays.
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