Temperature
Pleasant by day, mild at night.
76°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Los Angeles
United States · North America
Los Angeles is most comfortable in spring and winter. Summers are warm and winters are mild. The wetter months are roughly December to March. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
49°F to 81°F
Rain
2 days/mo
Sunshine
11.2 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Some hot afternoons, with mostly dry air.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 80° and nights feel near 70°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
Sea temperature
66°Aug sea temp
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
81%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 75°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning75°F
Rain1%
Cloud22%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Rain1%
Cloud11%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain0%
Cloud18%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening75°F
Rain0%
Cloud11%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
4 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
Similar
Similar things to doBarcelonaSpainSimilar things to doNiceFranceSimilar things to doIzmirTurkeySimilar things to doPalermoItaly
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Los Angeles with Barcelona.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology