Los Angeles Water Temperature

Los Angeles is the most prominent city on the Californian coast of the USA, and a favourite destination for visitors.  Whether you’re looking for nightlife and entertainment and all the glamour of Hollywood, luxury shopping on Rodeo Drive or the surf beaches of the Pacific coast, the city has something to appeal to everyone.


There is accommodation to suit every budget and there are flights to Los Angeles International Airport LAX from all over the world every day.  The city also has excellent rail links and numerous bus companies run services to LA from all over the US.

Los Angeles is a town close to pacific ocean. August is the month with the warmest water temperature at 68.2°F / 20.1°C. The coolest month is February with an avg. water temperature of 58.1°F / 14.5°C. January is the sunniest at 0in / 0mm and January the wettest month with 0in / 0mm. The average air temperature is around 75.9°F / 24.4°C, August is the hottest month in a year. December is the coolest with 49.8°F / 9.9°C average air temperature. cold steppe climates would be the climate here. July, August, September, June would be the best time to visit.

Los Angeles Summary

Description Value
Current water temperature /
Warmest Month Water Temperature: August with 68.2°F / 20.1°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature: February with 58.1°F / 14.5°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature: August with 75.9°F / 24.4°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature: December with 49.8°F / 9.9°C
Wettest Month: January with 0in / 0mm
Driest Month: January with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity March with 58.2%
Lowest Humidity November with 45.9%
Best Time to Visit: July, August, September, June
Climate Classification cold steppe climates

Los Angeles water temperature by month

pacific ocean water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°F)

ø. Water

Temperature (°F)

Min. Water

Temperature (°F)

January

59 58.6 58.3

February

58.6 58.3 57.9

March

58.6 58.3 57.9

April

59.9 58.8 58.3

May

62.4 61.3 59.7

June

65.7 64 62.4

July

68.2 66.9 65.5

August

68.5 68 67.6

September

68.7 67.6 66.9

October

67.1 65.8 64.8

November

64.9 63.1 61.2

December

61.2 60.1 58.6

pacific ocean water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°C)

ø. Water

Temperature (°C)

Min. Water

Temperature (°C)

January

15 14.8 14.6

February

14.8 14.6 14.4

March

14.8 14.6 14.4

April

15.5 14.9 14.6

May

16.9 16.3 15.4

June

18.7 17.8 16.9

July

20.1 19.4 18.6

August

20.3 20 19.8

September

20.4 19.8 19.4

October

19.5 18.8 18.2

November

18.3 17.3 16.2

December

16.2 15.6 14.8

August is the month with the warmest water temperature at 68.2°F / 20.1°C. The month with the coldest is February with an average water temperature of 58.1°F / 14.5°C.

Los Angeles is a great choice for those who enjoy beach based breaks.  Venice Beach with its famous boardwalk has all you need for a relaxing break, while the Pacific coast beaches have some of the best surfing in the US.  Water temperatures for Los Angeles range from around 58F or 14C in January to 67F or 19.4C in August.

While you will probably require a wetsuit in spring and autumn, a surf vest and board shorts is fine for summer, though the water can be more chilly in the early morning or at dusk.

Best time to visit Los Angeles

Any time is a great time to visit Los Angeles.  The Mediterranean subtropical climate mean that the city has only around 35 rainy days per year, and sunshine is almost guaranteed.  Temperatures range from  59F or 15C to 73F  or 23C in January to 79F or 26C to 90F or 32C in August.  Pack light clothing and a jacket for evening if visiting in the winter months, or add plenty of sunscreen and sandals for summer holidays.


Los Angeles weather by month / climate table

Max.

Temperature

°F

ø.

Temperature

°F

Min.

Temperature

(°F)

Precip.

(in)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

65.7 50.9 39 0 0 53.1%

February

66.6 51.3 39.6 0 0 56.7%

March

72.1 54.9 41.2 0 0 58.2%

April

75 58.5 45.5 0 0 54%

May

79.9 63.7 50.2 0 0 55.3%

June

87.1 69.4 55.6 0 0 55.2%

July

90.5 75.2 62.2 0 0 53%

August

90.7 75.9 63.1 0 0 50%

September

89.4 73.2 59.5 0 0 48.9%

October

84 65.7 50.7 0 0 46.5%

November

74.7 57.2 42.8 0 0 45.9%

December

64.4 49.8 37.6 0 0 55.5%

Max.

Temperature

°C

ø.

Temperature

°C

Min.

Temperature

(°C)

Precip.

(mm)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

18.7 10.5 3.9 0 0 53.1%

February

19.2 10.7 4.2 0 0 56.7%

March

22.3 12.7 5.1 0 0 58.2%

April

23.9 14.7 7.5 0 0 54%

May

26.6 17.6 10.1 0 0 55.3%

June

30.6 20.8 13.1 0 0 55.2%

July

32.5 24 16.8 0 0 53%

August

32.6 24.4 17.3 0 0 50%

September

31.9 22.9 15.3 0 0 48.9%

October

28.9 18.7 10.4 0 0 46.5%

November

23.7 14 6 0 0 45.9%

December

18 9.9 3.1 0 0 55.5%
January is the driest at 0in / 0mm and January the wettest month with 0in / 0mm. With an average temperature of 75.9°F / 24.4°C, August is the warmest month in a year. December is the coldest with 49.8°F / 9.9°C average temperature.

Surfers should head for Malibu, Topanga or Zuma beach to find great waves and a friendly crowd.  Catch a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, go shopping on Rodeo Drive or take a ‘star’s home’ tour through Beverley Hills.  The La Brea tar pits are an unusual and exciting place to spend the day, while the Griffith Observatory in MacArthur Park offers superb views over the city and the Pacific Ocean.

Activities & POI in Los Angeles

Type of Activity List
Beach Castle Rock Beach, Will Rogers State Beach, Topanga Beach

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