Los Angeles in October
Great time to visit
October delivers near-perfect weather with warm days and cool nights, minus the summer crowds. This is when LA looks its absolute best - clear skies, comfortable temps, and reasonable prices.
Weather
October serves up LA's second-best weather window with warm, sunny days in the upper 70s and cool, comfortable nights. The marine layer takes a break, giving you crystal-clear skies and those postcard views of downtown from the hills. Still bone dry with zero rain expected.
26°C high16°C low0 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$195/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Halloween celebrations in West Hollywood
- •Día de los Muertos events
- •Fall harvest festivals
October Tips
- •This is hiking season - trails offer perfect conditions and great visibility
- •Hotel rates drop significantly from summer peaks
- •Perfect weather for outdoor attractions like Griffith Observatory
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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