Los Angeles in October: weather, rain (7%) and should you go? [2026]

Month summary

Los Angeles weather in October

✅ Excellent

🌡️ Temperature min / max

59°F – 82°F

🌧 Rainy days

7% of days

☀️ Sunshine

10.2h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Autumn

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

9.1/10

📅 📅 Best month

June (9.7/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Los Angeles in October?

✅ Excellent

✅ Yes if: you want to combine beach, sightseeing and hiking — versatile weather (28°F, little rain).

❌ No if: you want to avoid tourist crowds — this is the busiest period.

🌧 Rain : █░░░░░░░░░ 7%

🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 82°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.2h/d

Our take: October in LA is genuinely fantastic—you're looking at warm, sunny days (averaging 15–28°C) with almost no rain to worry about. It's perfect for anyone who loves outdoor exploring without sweating through their clothes, and the 10+ hours of daily sunshine means you can actually see what you came for. Honestly, if you're flexible with timing, this is one of the best months to visit.

By trip type

Los Angeles in October by trip type

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

Local context

What to expect in October

Autumn in Los Angeles is often underrated: 28°F, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (7% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. This is one of the best times of year to visit Los Angeles.

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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 October, Los Angeles averages 82°F, 7% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 9.1/10. See methodology →

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