Visit Los Angeles in August? Score 8.4/10 [2026]

Month summary

Los Angeles weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

18°C – 32°C

🌧 Rainy days

3% of days

☀️ Sunshine

12.0h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Summer

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.4/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.7/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Los Angeles in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.0h per day on average.

❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 3%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 32°C

☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.0h/d

Our take: August in LA is absolutely stellar—hot, sunny, and bone-dry with temps hitting the low 30s°C. You'll get nearly 12 hours of daily sunshine and almost zero rain, making it perfect for beach days, hiking, and outdoor dining. If you love heat and reliable blue skies, this is your month; just bring sunscreen and stay hydrated in the intense midday sun.

By trip type

Los Angeles in August by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder

Local context

What to expect in August

🎯 Ideal conditions for families — pleasant weather and outdoor activities accessible In the height of summer, Los Angeles sees high temperatures (32°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (3% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (9.7/10) remains theoretically better.

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Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rain %	Precip mm	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	8°C	18°C	19%	2.9	9.0h	7.2/10
🌤️ February	8°C	19°C	18%	2.9	9.8h	7.4/10
🌤️ March	10°C	20°C	27%	2.5	10.6h	7.4/10
🌤️ April	12°C	24°C	8%	0.6	11.8h	8.7/10
🌤️ May	13°C	24°C	7%	0.3	11.5h	8.7/10
☀️ June	15°C	28°C	2%	0.2	12.4h	9.7/10
☀️ July	17°C	31°C	1%	0.1	13.0h	8.9/10
☀️ August	18°C	32°C	3%	0.3	12.0h	8.4/10
☀️ September	17°C	30°C	4%	0.4	11.1h	8.8/10
☀️ October	15°C	28°C	7%	0.5	10.2h	9.1/10
🌤️ November	11°C	23°C	10%	1.4	9.2h	8.1/10
🌤️ December	9°C	19°C	17%	3.0	8.8h	7.3/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Los Angeles averages 32°C, 3% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

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