- Climate Type
- Mediterranean/subtropical
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: en.wikipedia.org, climatestotravel.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- April–October is genuinely the best window for visiting: reliable sunshine, warm but not extreme heat, and minimal rain.
- December–February sees most annual rainfall, with February the wettest month; storms are usually brief, not all-day events.
- Coastal areas and inland valleys (San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley) can differ by up to 36°F, so microclimate matters—inland is hotter and drier.
- Pollution can accumulate in the air during the dry season (May–October), especially on still days; worst quality typically mid-afternoon.
- Summer ocean water remains quite cool (61–65°F even in August), so beach swimming is refreshing but not warm.
- Year-round temperatures are very stable and mild compared to most U.S. cities—frost or freezing is extremely rare in the city proper.
Peak Warmth
- Low Celsius
- 17
- High Celsius
- 29
- Low Fahrenheit
- 62
- High Fahrenheit
- 85
Months
- July
- August
- September
Off Peak Coolness
- Low Celsius
- 9
- High Celsius
- 19
- Low Fahrenheit
- 48
- High Fahrenheit
- 67
Months
- December
- January
- February
Mild winters and warm, dry summers with pronounced seasonal changes in rainfall. Snow does not occur in central Los Angeles.
Rainfall
- Annual Precipitation Mm
- 381
- Annual Precipitation Inches
- 15
Dry Season
- Period
- May to October
- Description
- Virtually no rainfall; July and August average less than 0.05 inches monthly
Rainy Season
- Percentage Of Annual
- 92%
- Period
- November to April
- Peak Month Mm
- 43
- Peak Month Inches
- 1.7
- Peak Wettest Month
- February
Snowfall
- City Center
- Negligible—central LA receives virtually no snow
- Note
- Snow is rare in the coastal basin but can occur in higher-elevation areas north of Los Angeles County (Palmdale, Lancaster) at ~2,500 feet altitude
Best Months
Best Months
- April
- May
- June
- September
- October
Peak Season
- Months
- May to October
- Description
- Warm and sunny, minimal rainfall, ideal for outdoor activities
Climate Type
Mediterranean/subtropical
Worst Months
Worst Months
- December
- January
- February
Off Peak Season
- Months
- November to April
- Description
- Cooler, wetter period with occasional storms; still generally pleasant but less reliable weather
Notable Weather Patterns
Notable Weather Patterns
- June Gloom: unpredictable late spring/early summer marine layer creates cooler, cloudier conditions
- Santa Ana Winds: hot, dry winds from northeast deserts, most common in autumn/winter but can occur year-round
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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