Los Angeles
A sign on a hillside that turned a suburb into a global shorthand for the movies, tacos from a truck that could plausibly be better than the sit-down place next to it, and a coastline of beaches each with a completely different personality.
The best time to visit Los Angeles is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (74°F). Local time there is 09:30 (UTC-7).
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The year at a glance
March · high 17°C · rain 86mm · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C63°F | 82mm3.2in | 10.1h10.1h | |
| February | 17°C63°F | 51mm2.0in | 10.9h10.9h | |
| March | 17°C63°F | 86mm3.4in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 19°C67°F | 21mm0.8in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| May | 20°C67°F | 8mm0.3in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| June | 22°C71°F | 3mm0.1in | 14.4h14.4h | |
| July | 24°C74°F | 1mm0.0in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| August | 25°C76°F | 12mm0.5in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| September | 25°C77°F | 14mm0.6in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 24°C75°F | 4mm0.2in | 11.3h11.3h | in the recommended window |
| November | 21°C69°F | 23mm0.9in | 10.3h10.3h | in the recommended window |
| December | 17°C63°F | 114mm4.5in | 9.9h9.9h |
Good to know
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- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
The best time to visit Los Angeles is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 23°C (74°F).
How warm does Los Angeles get?
Typical daytime highs in Los Angeles are Mar–May 19°C (65°F), Jun–Aug 23°C (74°F), Sep–Nov 23°C (74°F), Dec–Feb 17°C (63°F).
Is Los Angeles expensive?
On the ground, Los Angeles is middling.
What sort of trip is Los Angeles good for?
Los Angeles is good for food and drink, beach and sun holidays, history and culture, relaxing holidays.
How rainy is Los Angeles?
The wettest month in Los Angeles is December at 114mm (4.5in), the driest July at 1mm (0.0in), with a monthly average of 35mm (1.4in).
What plug do I need for Los Angeles?
Los Angeles uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
