What to wear in Los Angeles by month
Climate normals and clothing capsules for Los Angeles, month by month.
These are 2015–2024 climate normals (Open-Meteo archive), not a forecast. For actual trip dates, use the 7-day packing page.
How people dress in Los Angeles
- Rain falls on only 1–3 days a month from April to October, so an umbrella is rarely needed outside winter.
- Sunny days are warm but mornings and evenings are much cooler, especially near the ocean, so a light jacket or hoodie is useful year-round.
- Late spring often brings overcast coastal mornings, known as May Gray and June Gloom, so layers work better than summer-only outfits.
- August and September are the hottest months, with highs above 30 °C, so light clothing, sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen help.
- Winter days still reach around 19–20 °C but nights drop to about 8 °C, so bring a warm layer for evenings from December to February.
January
+8…+19 °C
Typical: +8…+19 °C. Rainy days expected: 6.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
February
+8…+20 °C
Typical: +8…+20 °C. Rainy days expected: 5.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- Plan thin layers — big day-to-night temperature swings
March
+10…+21 °C
Typical: +10…+21 °C. Rainy days expected: 8.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
April
+11…+24 °C
Typical: +11…+24 °C. Rainy days expected: 3.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- Plan thin layers — big day-to-night temperature swings
May
+13…+24 °C
Typical: +13…+24 °C. Rainy days expected: 3.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A compact umbrella
June
+16…+28 °C
Typical: +16…+28 °C. Rainy days expected: 1.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Plan thin layers — big day-to-night temperature swings
July
+18…+31 °C
Typical: +18…+31 °C. Rainy days expected: 1.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Plan thin layers — big day-to-night temperature swings
August
+18…+32 °C
Typical: +18…+32 °C. Rainy days expected: 1.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Plan thin layers — big day-to-night temperature swings
September
+18…+31 °C
Typical: +18…+31 °C. Rainy days expected: 1.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Plan thin layers — big day-to-night temperature swings
October
+15…+28 °C
Typical: +15…+28 °C. Rainy days expected: 2.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- Sunglasses and sun protection
- Plan thin layers — big day-to-night temperature swings
November
+11…+24 °C
Typical: +11…+24 °C. Rainy days expected: 2.
- Light, breathable clothes for warm afternoons
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
- Plan thin layers — big day-to-night temperature swings
December
+8…+19 °C
Typical: +8…+19 °C. Rainy days expected: 5.
- A warm mid layer (sweater or fleece)
- A light jacket for evenings
- A compact umbrella
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