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

Month summary

Los Angeles weather in August

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

64°F – 90°F

🌧 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°F.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 3%

🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 90°F

☀️ 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

In the height of summer, Los Angeles sees high temperatures (32°F). 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 °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	46°F	64°F	19%	0.1in	9.0h	7.2/10
🌤️ February	46°F	66°F	18%	0.1in	9.8h	7.4/10
🌤️ March	50°F	68°F	27%	0.1in	10.6h	7.4/10
🌤️ April	54°F	75°F	8%	0.0in	11.8h	8.7/10
🌤️ May	55°F	75°F	7%	0.0in	11.5h	8.7/10
☀️ June	59°F	82°F	2%	0.0in	12.4h	9.7/10
☀️ July	63°F	88°F	1%	0.0in	13.0h	8.9/10
☀️ August	64°F	90°F	3%	0.0in	12.0h	8.4/10
☀️ September	63°F	86°F	4%	0.0in	11.1h	8.8/10
☀️ October	59°F	82°F	7%	0.0in	10.2h	9.1/10
🌤️ November	52°F	73°F	10%	0.1in	9.2h	8.1/10
🌤️ December	48°F	66°F	17%	0.1in	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 90°F, 3% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10. See methodology →

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