Climate in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, United States has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 22.2°C and the city receives roughly 121 mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days a year, with around 3631 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 36.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 7.7°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Los Angeles is classified as Desert. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Los Angeles receives about 121 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 11 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Los Angeles sees an estimated 3631 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Los Angeles are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Los Angeles has a climate comfort score of 63/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in San Francisco — Mediterranean, comfort 96/100
• Climate in Seattle — Oceanic, comfort 69/100
• Climate in Chicago — Humid Continental, comfort 73/100