Late summer · Weather & things to do
Hollywood in August
Hollywood's warmest month brings highs averaging 89°F (32°C), lows of 67°F (20°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 81/100 is still Good, though it ranks 12th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 89°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 67°F (20°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 49%
- Cloud cover
- 14%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 16 min
- Comfort score
- 81/100 · Great
What August feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 89°F (32°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 12°C (22°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Rain is scarce: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 14%.
Plan around August
August is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are March – June and October & November.
- Comfort holds steady from July (83 → 81/100).
- August sits inside the Mar – Nov window our Los Angeles After Dark route recommends.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 89°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 67°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Hollywood in August
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Pink's Hot Dogs
Hot dog stand since 1939, open late and lined with celebrity photos.
Why now A break from 89°F afternoons.
Griffith Observatory
Free observatory with planetarium shows and views of the Hollywood Sign and city lights.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Hollywood Bowl
Open-air amphitheater under the hills; picnicking before shows is a tradition.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer evening.
Amoeba Music
Enormous independent record store for vinyl, CDs and films.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Resting place of film stars that hosts summer outdoor movie screenings.
Nearby in August
- Los Angeles in August~6 mi · highs 90°F, 0.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Pasadena in August~11 mi · highs 88°F, 0.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Santa Barbara in August~81 mi · highs 82°F, 0.0 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palm Springs in August~104 mi · highs 108°F, 0.3 in rain · 10°C (18°F) warmer by day, about as wet
These averages also cover West Hollywood.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~395 m to Hollywood's ~115 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Hollywood in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Hollywood?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 81/100, held back mainly by heat. The best months are March – June and October & November. Expect highs of 89°F (32°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. August is inside the Mar – Nov window our Los Angeles After Dark route recommends.
How hot is Hollywood in August?
Average highs are 89°F (32°C) and average lows 67°F (20°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hollywood in August?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 13.1 in (332 mm).
What should I pack for Hollywood in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 89°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 67°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in August
- Los Angeles After Dark Mar – Nov
Planning Hollywood in August?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.