When to visit Los Angeles without the crowds
Los Angeles (California, United States) is calmest in February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in July. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals. Careful with October, November and December: the calm has a reason (see the seasonal heads-ups).
Best months
Jan–Feb & Oct–Nov
When everyone heads home
The week after Labor Day.
Tip
In May and June a marine layer (May Gray) covers the coast in the morning; it burns off by noon.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 · moderate ⚠ | 19 °C (67 °F)5 rainy days | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 20 °C (68 °F)4 rainy days | Awards season: Grammys & Oscars (Feb–Mar), Presidents Day |
| March | 1/5 · calm | 21 °C (69 °F)6 rainy days | |
| April | 1/5 · calm | 23 °C (74 °F)2 rainy days | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 24 °C (74 °F)1 rainy day | Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 27 °C (81 °F)0 rainy days | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 30 °C (87 °F)0 rainy days | Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 31 °C (88 °F)0 rainy days | |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 30 °C (86 °F)1 rainy day | Labour Day |
| October | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 28 °C (82 °F)1 rainy day | |
| November | 2/5 · calm ⚠ | 24 °C (75 °F)2 rainy days | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 1/5 · calm ⚠ | 20 °C (68 °F)5 rainy days | Christmas Day |
⚠ = seasonal heads-up.
Before you go: seasonal heads-ups
- Santa Ana winds (Oct–Jan): dry days with wildfire risk.
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Los Angeles without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually March, April, October and December (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 23 °C (74 °F). All the calm months: February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December.
When is Los Angeles most crowded?
The busiest season is July. The week after Labor Day.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles?
Average highs range from 19 °C (67 °F) in January to 31 °C (88 °F) in August, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025). It rains most in March (about 6 days) and least in June (0).
What should I know before going to Los Angeles?
Santa Ana winds (Oct–Jan): dry days with wildfire risk.
What festivals are there in Los Angeles?
The main ones: Awards season: Grammys & Oscars (Feb–Mar) (February).
More places in California
- San Francisco calm in January, February, November and December; busiest in May, June, July, August and September
- Yosemite calm in January, February, March, April, November and December; busiest in June, July, August and September