Measured, not vibes
Best Time to Visit Los Angeles
By measured weather comfort, the top months for Los Angeles are November, May, April — and RouteVerdict's editorial pick, which also weighs crowds and prices, is March, April, May, September, October, November. The table below is computed from ERA5 reanalysis data for 2020–2024, measured at Los Angeles (89 m elevation).
Month by month
Los Angeles weather and comfort, 2020–2024
| Month | Avg high | Wet days | Comfort | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.9°C / 66°F | 4.5 | 82 | |
| February | 20.5°C / 69°F | 3.5 | 90 | Shoulder |
| March | 20.2°C / 68°F | 8.2 | 80 | |
| April | 23.7°C / 75°F | 2.8 | 94 | Best |
| May | 24.9°C / 77°F | 1.2 | 95 | Best |
| June | 28°C / 82°F | 1.2 | 84 | |
| July | 31.1°C / 88°F | 0.3 | 66 | |
| August | 31.9°C / 89°F | 0.7 | 61 | |
| September | 31.2°C / 88°F | 1.2 | 64 | |
| October | 28.3°C / 83°F | 0.7 | 83 | |
| November | 23.9°C / 75°F | 1.7 | 96 | Best |
| December | 19.8°C / 68°F | 4.7 | 85 | Shoulder |
Comfort is RouteVerdict's 0–100 score: 100·exp(−(high−23)²/162) × (1 − min(0.35, wet days × 0.02)). The full method is on the methodology page. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (ERA5, CC BY 4.0), 2020–2024 normals. Wet day = ≥1 mm precipitation.
FAQ
Los Angeles timing questions
What is the best month to visit Los Angeles?
By measured weather comfort (ERA5 2020–2024), the top months are November, May, and April, with November scoring highest. RouteVerdict's editorial pick is March, April, May, September, October, and November, which also weighs crowds, prices, and events.
What is the hottest month in Los Angeles?
August, with an average daily high of 31.9°C (89°F).
What is the rainiest month in Los Angeles?
March, averaging 8.2 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation.
When is shoulder season in Los Angeles?
February and December — the best-scoring months outside both the measured top three and RouteVerdict's editorial peak-season pick.