Best time to visit Los Angeles

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Early summer brings ‘June gloom’ to the coast; autumn is sunniest.

Los Angeles month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	20°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Rose Parade
February	Good	21°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
March	Great	21°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Academy Awards
April	Great	23°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
May	Great	24°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
June	Great	26°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
July	Great	29°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Great	29°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Great	28°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
October	Great	26°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
November	Great	23°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
December	Good	20°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–

LA’s founding name was ‘El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles’.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?

The best time to visit Los Angeles is March–June and September–November. Early summer brings ‘June gloom’ to the coast; autumn is sunniest.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Los Angeles?

Fares to Los Angeles stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Los Angeles busiest?

Los Angeles is busiest in July–August.

What is the weather like in Los Angeles?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C, and January the coolest at 20°C. The wettest period is December–February.