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Sun & Beach Potential

98/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

September, July, August

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Avoid

January, February

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Weather

10°C – 21°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Los Angeles for a sun and beach holiday is September, July, August.

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Climate Heatmap

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Los Angeles

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
24Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°122
February
23Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°133
March
24Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°78
April
60Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°31
May
69Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°15
June
88Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
17°2
July
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
20°5
August
97Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
21°2
September
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
19°6
October
85Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
16°18
November
63Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°42
December
23Poor
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°87

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Los Angeles

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Los Angeles for sun & beach is typically in September, July, August, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Los Angeles?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Los Angeles, making it a year-round destination for sun & beach.

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