Los Angeles in September
Great time to visit
September can surprise you with blazing heat, but crowds disappear and prices drop after summer ends. The evenings are magical - warm enough for outdoor dining without the daytime scorching.
Weather
September often brings LA's hottest days as those notorious Santa Ana winds kick in, pushing temperatures well into the 90s with bone-dry air. But here's the silver lining - evenings cool down beautifully, and humidity stays virtually non-existent. Rain? Not happening.
28°C high18°C low0 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$210/day average
Events & Festivals
- •LA County Fair
- •Emmy Awards
- •Labor Day weekend events
September Tips
- •Santa Ana winds can make fire danger extreme - some hiking trails may close
- •Tourist crowds thin out after Labor Day, but weather stays great
- •Perfect month for rooftop dining once the sun goes down
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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