Climate normals · 1970–2000
Los Angeles Climate
Los Angeles is a city in United States (CA) with a population of about 3,820,914. Its average annual temperature is 18.9°C (66°F), with roughly 400 mm of rain per year.
18.9°C
Avg Temp
400
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Los Angeles Climate
Los Angeles has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) and receives about 400 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.9°C
Avg Temp
400
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 58° | 85 mm |
| February | 15° / 59° | 92 mm |
| March | 16° / 60° | 77 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 25 mm |
| May | 19° / 67° | 6 mm |
| June | 22° / 71° | 2 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 1 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 3 mm |
| September | 23° / 74° | 7 mm |
| October | 21° / 69° | 11 mm |
| November | 17° / 63° | 40 mm |
| December | 15° / 58° | 51 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Los Angeles
The most comfortable months to visit Los Angeles are typically June, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 8°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Los Angeles are typically June, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Los Angeles, United States has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C and about 400 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January.
In August, the hottest month, daily highs in Los Angeles average about 31°C (88°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.