Best time to visit Los Angeles
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Los Angeles
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Catalina Island Private 2-Hour Tour of Avalon - 2
Hollywood Sign 2.5-Hour Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs - 3
Hollywood Sign Express Tour with Comedians and Their Dogs - 4
Los Angeles Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise from West Harbor - 5
Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Celebrity Homes Tour by Open Air Bus - 6
Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Tour by Open-Air Bus - 7
Malibu Open-Air Tour from Santa Monica with Celebrity Homes - 8
Authentic 3-Hour Hollywood to Beverly Hills Tour - 9
Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Celebrity Homes Open Air Van Tour - 10
30-Minute Luxury Driving Tour: Explore Hollywood in a Ferrari - 11
Private Hollywood Bus Tour - 12
Classic Convertible Car Tour of Los Angeles - 13
Luxury full day Los Angeles Tour – Private SUV Experience - 14
Los Angeles Full Day Private Tour - 15
Private Tour of Los Angeles in a SUV with Experienced Guide - 16
Los Angeles 3-Hour City Tour with 3 Stops - 17
Skip the Line: Express Ticket at Universal Studios Hollywood - 18
Private Half-Day City Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills - 19
Downtown LA Lights: Your Private Sunset and Night Helicopter Tour - 20
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles Private Tour - 21
Los Angeles Hollywood Sign Hike: Front, Behind, and Expert Guide - 22
VIP Private SUV Experience: Discover Los Angeles in Style - 23
Full-Day Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Beaches and More - 24
Best of Los Angeles Guided City Tour with 4 Stops and Free Time - 25
Full-Day LA Tour: Santa Monica, Hollywood and Beverly Hills - 26
Discover LA in a Classic Cadillac Eldorado - 27
Best of LA: Hollywood, Griffith, Santa Monica, Venice, and Rodeo - 28
Celebrity Homes & Lifestyle Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills - 29
Grand City Tour of Los Angeles, Hollywood and Beverly Hills - 30
Privately Customized Tour of Los Angeles
Last refreshed 2026-10-18.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Los Angeles (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Los Angeles's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8–19 | 17 | 6 | 67 | 11.2 | 53% | 14 | 198 | 3 | Peak | 9 |
| Feb | 8–20 | 17 | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 42% | 17 | 193 | 4 | Quiet | 9 |
| Mar | 9–20 | 18 | 10 | 128 | 12.8 | 52% | 19 | 232 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Apr | 11–24 | 22 | 3 | 53 | 17.7 | 46% | 19 | 242 | 7 | Quiet | 10 |
| May | 13–25 | 23 | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 47% | 19 | 263 | 8 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jun | 15–28 | 27 | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 45% | 19 | 271 | 9 | Quiet | 10 |
| Jul | 17–31 | 31 | 0 | 3 | — | 42% | 19 | 303 | 10 | Quiet | 7 |
| Aug | 18–32 | 32 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 42% | 19 | 281 | 9 | Moderate | 6 |
| Sep | 18–31 | 31 | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 44% | 19 | 241 | 7 | Quiet | 7 |
| Oct | 15–28 | 27 | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 40% | 17 | 229 | 5 | Quiet | 9 |
| Nov | 10–24 | 21 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 35% | 14 | 207 | 3 | Quiet | 9 |
| Dec | 9–19 | 18 | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 48% | 13 | 182 | 2 | Quiet | 9 |
UV Index in Los Angeles by Month
UV index in Los Angeles peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
May
10/1013–25°C (feels 23°C) · 2 rain days (29h) · 263 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
April
10/1011–24°C (feels 22°C) · 3 rain days (53h) · 242 sun hours · 46% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
June
10/1015–28°C · 1 rain days (16h) · 271 sun hours · 45% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (very high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
9/108–19°C (feels 17°C) · 6 rain days (67h) · 198 sun hours · 53% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
February
9/108–20°C (feels 17°C) · 4 rain days (66h) · 193 sun hours · 42% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
March
8/109–20°C (feels 18°C) · 10 rain days (128h) · 232 sun hours · 52% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (high)
July
7/1017–31°C · 0 rain days (3h) · 303 sun hours · 42% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
August
6/1018–32°C · 1 rain days (11h) · 281 sun hours · 42% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
7/1018–31°C · 2 rain days (20h) · 241 sun hours · 44% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
October
9/1015–28°C · 2 rain days (19h) · 229 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
November
9/1010–24°C (feels 21°C) · 2 rain days (26h) · 207 sun hours · 35% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
December
9/109–19°C (feels 18°C) · 5 rain days (74h) · 182 sun hours · 48% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Los Angeles
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
May is the highest-scoring month (10/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–25°C (2 rainy days). The top three months by score are May, April, June.
What is the worst time to visit Los Angeles?
August is the lowest-scoring month (6/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 18–32°C (1 rainy day).
Is Los Angeles too hot in summer?
3 months (July, August, September) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Los Angeles?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in May and peaks in January. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Los Angeles have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 10/10, crowd index 11) and May (climate 10/10, crowd index 0) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Los Angeles by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 3, Feb 4, Mar 5, Apr 7, May 8, Jun 9, Jul 10, Aug 9, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Los Angeles in July?
July is the peak UV month in Los Angeles, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Los Angeles on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Los Angeles bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 12 months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The worst month is December with a typical-day mean of 28 µg/m³ (unhealthy); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 45 µg/m³ (hazardous) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.