Weather in Los Angeles in October
October in Los Angeles is warm outdoor weather. Days are long enough to be useful. Shade starts to matter at midday.
In United States, this is how Los Angeles actually wears October, not how a country centroid would. Compared with August and December, October sits in the middle of Los Angeles's year.
- Average temp
- 20°C
16–24°C
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 11 km/h
What to expect
Daytime
Warm days in Los Angeles in October. A hat starts to earn its keep at midday. Evenings are the comfortable part of the clock.
You can walk at more hours than in the fierce months. Still build in a pause when the sun is high. Nights are easy.
Rain
Rain is not the story in Los Angeles in October. Pack for sun. A shower would be news, not a plan.
Do not build the trip around weather windows. Build it around shade if it is hot, and around getting outside if it is not.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Los Angeles
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Los Angeles
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FAQs about Los Angeles
Climate averages for Los Angeles, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Los Angeles is between May and October, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
August is the hottest month, with an average around 21°C.
February is the wettest month, with about 76 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
