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.
What the seasons are actually like
Traveling to Los Angeles month by month
Los Angeles' comfort score peaks in November at 96.1, with an average high of 23.9°C and just 1.7 wet days — one of the highest scores RouteVerdict measures anywhere. May follows close behind at 95.4 and April at 94.1. Unlike many cities, LA's comfort stays high nearly year-round: even January's 82 and December's 85.1 are solid by most standards. August is the outlier low point, with comfort at 60.5 despite only 0.7 wet days — the heat itself, not rain, is what drags the score down. July and August are RouteVerdict's shoulder months rather than editorial picks for exactly that reason.
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.
Is Los Angeles ever an uncomfortable place to visit weather-wise?
Rarely — even its lowest-scoring month, August, has a comfort score of 60.5, and eight of the twelve months score above 82. The low point is driven by heat, not rain: August only sees 0.7 wet days.
What is Los Angeles' single best month for weather?
November, with an average high of 23.9°C, just 1.7 wet days, and a comfort score of 96.1 — the highest measured for any month.