Los Angeles Weather Forecast
Weather forecast for Los Angeles. Check sunny days, smog levels, and temperature for Hollywood, Santa Monica, and downtown LA.
Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Sunshine is abundant throughout the year.
March to May and September to November offer pleasant temperatures without the summer heat or winter rain.
Light casual clothing suitable year-round. Bring layers for cooler evenings. Sunglasses and sunscreen essential.
Monthly climate baseline (1991-2020)
Use this modeled baseline to compare seasons, not as a forecast for a specific trip.
In this modeled baseline, Aug has Los Angeles's highest average high (31.1°C / 88°F), Dec has the lowest average low (7.9°C / 46°F), and Feb has the most average precipitation (85.4 mm / 3.4 in).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Monthly precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.0°C / 66°F | 8.3°C / 47°F | 80.2 mm / 3.2 in |
| Feb | 19.3°C / 67°F | 9.0°C / 48°F | 85.4 mm / 3.4 in |
| Mar | 20.8°C / 69°F | 10.4°C / 51°F | 54.8 mm / 2.2 in |
| Apr | 22.8°C / 73°F | 11.7°C / 53°F | 19.2 mm / 0.8 in |
| May | 24.5°C / 76°F | 13.9°C / 57°F | 8.2 mm / 0.3 in |
| Jun | 26.9°C / 80°F | 15.9°C / 61°F | 2.0 mm / 0.1 in |
| Jul | 29.9°C / 86°F | 18.2°C / 65°F | 1.8 mm / 0.1 in |
| Aug | 31.1°C / 88°F | 18.7°C / 66°F | 0.3 mm / 0.0 in |
| Sep | 30.0°C / 86°F | 17.8°C / 64°F | 3.2 mm / 0.1 in |
| Oct | 26.7°C / 80°F | 14.9°C / 59°F | 15.2 mm / 0.6 in |
| Nov | 22.6°C / 73°F | 11.0°C / 52°F | 19.3 mm / 0.8 in |
| Dec | 18.7°C / 66°F | 7.9°C / 46°F | 51.5 mm / 2.0 in |
AnyWeather calculated these monthly values from daily ERA5 reanalysis data for 1991-2020, retrieved through the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API. ERA5 is gridded model-and-observation reanalysis, not a reading from a city-center weather station. Coastlines, elevation, urban heat, and local storms can produce meaningful differences.
How to use this page's data
The current summary and forecast come from weather providers; monthly climate values are calculated from ERA5 reanalysis; best-time and clothing sections are editorial context. Use official local alerts for safety decisions.
See sources, update timing, and limitationsLos Angeles weather decisions across coast, basin, and valleys
Los Angeles conditions can differ sharply over a short distance. Marine cloud near the coast, warmer inland valleys, mountain wind, and wildfire smoke are separate signals, so a single downtown temperature should not guide every plan.
- Choose the right location
- Check the forecast for the coast, basin, valley, or mountains you will actually visit; temperature and wind can differ substantially.
- Heat and sun
- Use the heat forecast and UV Index together, carry water, and move exposed activity away from the hottest period when alerts are active.
- Beach and wildfire conditions
- For beaches, check official surf and rip-current information. During fire weather, review warnings and local air-quality information before strenuous activity.
What to watch
Extreme heat, strong offshore winds, fire weather, heavy rain and debris-flow risk, coastal hazards, and mountain winter weather can all affect the wider area. Follow the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard office for official notices.
Official warnings: National Weather Service Los Angeles/OxnardEditorial context reviewed July 16, 2026
Common Questions
Common questions about Los Angeles weather
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
March to May and September to November offer pleasant temperatures without the summer heat or winter rain.
What is the current weather in Los Angeles?
Check the provider-supplied current weather summary above for temperature, humidity, wind, and its update time.