Los Angeles weather
At 11:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 22°C (71°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 6 AM, 8 AM (12.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Apr–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Los Angeles, California, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 6 AM, 8 AM (12.6 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 22° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM, 6 AM, 8 AM (12.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Los Angeles this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–28° and lows of 11–20°. 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.
Los Angeles weather by month
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles 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).
Los Angeles weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months