Los Angeles in August
Not the best time
August tests your heat tolerance with sweltering temperatures that send everyone scrambling for shade. The coast offers refuge, but you'll fight crowds and pay top dollar for the privilege.
Weather
August delivers LA's hottest, driest weather with temperatures soaring into the 90s away from the coast. The marine layer provides some morning relief in beach areas, but afternoons can be scorching. This is when locals head to air-conditioned malls and movie theaters.
29°C high19°C low0 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$250/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Summer outdoor movie screenings
- •Nisei Week Japanese Festival
- •Various music festivals
August Tips
- •Start your day early - by 2pm it's too hot for comfortable sightseeing
- •Venice and Santa Monica will be your coolest options
- •Hiking is borderline dangerous - stick to early morning if you must
All Months
LA's weather spoils you—it's basically 70-80°F and sunny most of the year. But timing still matters. March through May gives you perfect beach weather without the summer crowds. September through November might be even better—the marine layer lifts, giving you those crystal-clear mountain views. Summer (June-August) means beach season but also means tourists, higher hotel prices, and occasional heat waves that push temps over 90°F. The marine layer can keep beaches cool and gray until afternoon. Winter (December-February) is LA's 'rainy' season, which means maybe 15 days of actual rain. Temperatures drop to a frigid 60°F. Hotels are cheapest, but you might not get that perfect beach day. Avoid visiting during award season (January-March) if you're staying in West Hollywood or Beverly Hills—hotel prices spike and traffic gets even worse around venues like the Dolby Theatre.
Los Angeles Scores
Solo
8/10
Couples
7/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
4/10
Luxury
9/10
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