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Planning your trip to Los Angeles
Best time to visit
The weather is mild most of the year. Late spring can bring a gray morning layer along the coast, and spring and autumn are often ideal. Summers are warm and inland areas can be hot.
How many days you need
Four to five days lets you see a few very different areas, such as the beaches, the hills and downtown, since the city is spread out. Plan by area, not by trying to cross the city each day.
Getting around
A car or rideshares are the norm because distances are large and public transit is limited. Traffic can be heavy at rush hour, so build in extra time and avoid crossing the city at peak times.
What to skip
The busiest stretch of Hollywood Boulevard is crowded with costumed characters and touts. See the sights briefly and spend more time at the beaches, viewpoints and neighborhoods.
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Hotels and vacation rentals around Los Angeles with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Los Angeles
The most comfortable months in Los Angeles are May to June and October to November, with average daytime highs of 75 to 83°F and 1 to 2 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month, averaging 89°F, and January the coolest at 66°F. March sees the most rain, around 9 days, while July is the driest with about 0.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Los Angeles: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
- The most comfortable stretch is May to June and October to November, when average highs run 75 to 83°F with 1 to 2 rainy days a month. August is the hottest month at 89°F on average, and January the coolest at 66°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Los Angeles?
- March, with roughly 9 days of rain. The driest is July, with about 0. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Los Angeles?
- July averages 88°F by day and 63°F at night, and January averages 66°F and 46°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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