Los Angeles in September: weather, rain (4%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Los Angeles weather in September

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

17°C – 30°C

🌧 Rainy days

4% of days

☀️ Sunshine

11.1h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

8.8/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.7/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Los Angeles in September?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.1h per day on average.

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

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 4%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C

☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.1h/d

Our take: September in LA is basically perfect if you love sunshine and warmth without summer's intensity. You'll get glorious 11+ hours of daily sun, temps hovering in the high 70s–80s°F, and almost zero rain—ideal for beach days, hiking, or just soaking up that California glow. Pack light layers for occasional cool mornings, but honestly, you're looking at one of the year's best months here.

By trip type

Los Angeles in September by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season

Local context

What to expect in September

🎯 Trails walkable but wet — bring proper footwear and plan sheltered breaks Autumn in Los Angeles is often underrated: 30°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (4% 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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Annual table

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 September, Los Angeles averages 30°C, 4% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10. See methodology →

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