Climate in Los Angeles — Annual Weather Overview
Los Angeles has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The hottest month is August (average high 31.8°C) and the coolest is January (18.7°C). There is a noticeable seasonal temperature shift of 13.1°C between August and January. Annual rainfall is modest at around 474mm, with December the wettest month (129.0mm) and July the driest (2.1mm). Average daily sunshine is 10.4 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 23.0°C, 140mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 30.2°C, 36mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 27.7°C, 49mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 19.6°C, 249mm rain.
Los Angeles — Monthly Temperatures
Los Angeles — Monthly Rainfall
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Los Angeles weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.7°C | 7.5°C | 85.5mm | 8.5h | 6 | 10/10 |
| February | 21.0°C | 7.7°C | 34.6mm | 9.6h | 2 | 10/10 |
| March | 20.0°C | 9.0°C | 104.6mm | 9.9h | 10 | 9/10 |
| April | 23.9°C | 11.4°C | 27.2mm | 10.8h | 3 | 10/10 |
| May | 25.2°C | 13.4°C | 8.6mm | 11.5h | 2 | 10/10 |
| June | 27.9°C | 15.4°C | 11.6mm | 12.0h | 1 | 10/10 |
| July | 30.9°C | 16.9°C | 2.1mm | 13.0h | 0 | 10/10 |
| August | 31.8°C | 18.1°C | 21.9mm | 12.0h | 1 | 10/10 |
| September | 31.1°C | 17.7°C | 20.6mm | 10.7h | 2 | 10/10 |
| October | 28.1°C | 15.1°C | 7.6mm | 9.9h | 2 | 10/10 |
| November | 23.9°C | 10.5°C | 20.6mm | 9.3h | 2 | 10/10 |
| December | 19.2°C | 8.5°C | 129.0mm | 7.6h | 7 | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Los Angeles have?
Los Angeles has a mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters. Average highs range from 18.7°C in January to 31.8°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Los Angeles?
August is the hottest month in Los Angeles, with average highs of 31.8°C and lows of 18.1°C.
What is the coldest month in Los Angeles?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 18.7°C and lows of 7.5°C.
What is the wettest month in Los Angeles?
December is the wettest month, averaging 129.0mm of rainfall over around 7 rainy days.
How much rain does Los Angeles get per year?
Los Angeles receives around 474mm of rain per year. The driest month is July (2.1mm).
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
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