Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Hollywood in October
Hollywood cools off: highs slip to 81°F (27°C), from 88°F in September, with lows of 60°F (16°C) and about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 100/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 81°F (27°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (17 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 25%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 81°F (27°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 60°F (16°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.7 in (17 mm) for the whole month.
Sunny spells dominate: cloud cover averages 25%.
Plan around October
October is one of Hollywood's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – June and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 84/100 in September to 100/100.
- October sits inside the Mar – Nov window our Los Angeles After Dark route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 81°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Hollywood in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Good Times at Davey Wayne's
1970s-themed bar entered through a fridge door, with a backyard patio.
Why now October scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Pink's Hot Dogs
Hot dog stand since 1939, open late and lined with celebrity photos.
Lake Hollywood Park
Grassy park with one of the closest street-level views of the Hollywood Sign.
Why now Highs near 81°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Griffith Observatory
Free observatory with planetarium shows and views of the Hollywood Sign and city lights.
Amoeba Music
Enormous independent record store for vinyl, CDs and films.
Nearby in October
- Los Angeles in October~6 mi · highs 81°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Pasadena in October~11 mi · highs 79°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Santa Barbara in October~81 mi · highs 76°F, 0.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palm Springs in October~104 mi · highs 88°F, 0.3 in rain · 4°C (8°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Hollywood?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain. October is inside the Mar – Nov window our Los Angeles After Dark route recommends.
How hot is Hollywood in October?
Average highs are 81°F (27°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Hollywood in October?
Not much: about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 13.1 in (332 mm).
What should I pack for Hollywood in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 81°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in October
- Los Angeles After Dark Mar – Nov
Planning Hollywood in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.