California weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for California, United States. Like most weather services, we show California at one spot: Los Angeles, its largest city. At 1:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 23°C (73°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 4 AM, 5 AM (10.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 4 AM, 5 AM (10.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Los Angeles weather
Is it raining in Los Angeles right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 8 PM, 4 AM, 5 AM (10.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Los Angeles this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–28° and lows of 10–20°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Los Angeles lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Los Angeles?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
California weather by month
When is the best time to visit California?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit California is Apr–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (62°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in California?
February is the wettest month, with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in California?
August is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 7°C (44°F).
Does California have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 75 mm (3.0 in).
California weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Los Angeles), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in California
Weather can differ a lot within California: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Apr–Oct | None | 17–30°C | 332 mm |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Jul–Nov | None | 17–29°C | 268 mm |
| San Jose | May–Oct | None | 13–29°C | 511 mm |
| San Francisco | May–Oct | None | 13–23°C | 585 mm |
| Fresno | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | None | 14–40°C | 296 mm |
| Sacramento | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | 13–36°C | 567 mm |
| Long Beach | Apr–Nov | None | 17–30°C | 332 mm |
| Oakland | May–Oct | None | 13–23°C | 585 mm |
| Bakersfield | Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov | None | 14–36°C | 206 mm |
| Anaheim | Apr–Nov | None | 17–30°C | 332 mm |
| Riverside | Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov | None | 16–34°C | 290 mm |
| Santa Ana | Jun–Nov | None | 16–23°C | 314 mm |
Cities and towns in California
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- San Jose
- San Francisco
- Fresno
- Sacramento
- Long Beach
- Oakland
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- Anaheim
- Riverside
- Santa Ana
- Stockton
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- Irvine
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- Fontana
- Modesto
- Oxnard
- Moreno Valley
- Huntington Beach
- Glendale
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- Oceanside
- Garden Grove
- Rancho Cucamonga
- Ontario
- Hollywood
- Elk Grove
- Corona
- Lancaster
- Palmdale
- Hayward
- Salinas
- Sunnyvale
- Pomona
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- Torrance
- Pasadena
- Orange
- Fullerton
- Van Nuys
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- Visalia
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- Concord
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- East Los Angeles
- Santa Clara
- Koreatown
- Victorville
- Vallejo
- Chico
- Berkeley
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- Carlsbad
- Downey
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- Fairfield
- Inglewood
- Antioch
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- Richmond
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- Norwalk
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- Burbank
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- Universal City
- Clovis
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- Rialto
- Vista
- Chinatown
- Compton
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- Vacaville
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- Indio
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- Chino
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- Hemet
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- Lake Forest
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- Pittsburg
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- Northridge
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- Rocklin
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- Porterville
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- Stanton
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- Martinez
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- Temple City
- Claremont
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- Bell
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- Willowbrook
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- Wildomar
- Beverly Hills
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- San Dimas
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- La Presa
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- Westmont
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- Santa Paula
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- Burlingame
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- Atwater
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- Benicia
- Suisun
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- Windsor
- Imperial Beach
- Belmont
- Paso Robles
- Agua Caliente
- Eureka
- Lemon Grove
- Tujunga
- Paradise
- Norco
- Wasco
- South Pasadena
- Twentynine Palms
- Brawley
- Lafayette
- Lemoore
- Reedley
- West Whittier-Los Nietos
- Hercules
- Galt
- Soledad
- Woodbridge
- Sanger
- San Fernando
- North Tustin
- Vineyard
- Coronado
- Seal Beach
- Selma
- Cudahy
- Barstow Heights
- Riverbank
- Loma Linda
- Bloomington
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- San Lorenzo
- Laguna Beach
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- Isla Vista
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- Westpark
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- Noe Valley
- Valinda
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- West Puente Valley
- Visitacion Valley
- Corcoran
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- Oakdale
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- Duarte
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- Bay Point
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- Marina
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- South El Monte
- Arvin
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- Agoura
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- Ramona
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- Glen Avon
- Hermosa Beach
- Albany
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- Dixon
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- Shafter
- Cameron Park
- Rosamond
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- Rancho Mirage
- Santa Fe Springs
- Arcata
- Linda
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- Moraga
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- Vincent
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- Clearlake
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- Ripon
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- Lamont
- Rio Linda