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Los Angeles in February
The year's rain peaks now, with about 3.0 in (75 mm) falling in Los Angeles, alongside highs near 67°F (19°C) and lows of 48°F (9°C).
It scores 92/100 for comfort, 9th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 48°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (75 mm)
- Humidity
- 63%
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What February feels like
Highs near 67°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 48°F (9°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.0 in (75 mm).
Plan around February
February is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (March – June and October & November).
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort holds steady from January (92 → 92/100).
- Our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends Apr – Oct, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 48°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Los Angeles in February
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
The Broad
Free contemporary art museum with Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Largest art museum in the West, home to the Urban Light lamppost installation.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Beach promenade with street performers, the skate park and Muscle Beach.
Why now February scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Grand Central Market
Food hall since 1917 with stalls for tacos, egg sandwiches and pupusas.
Musso & Frank Grill
Hollywood's oldest restaurant (1919), known for its martinis.
Nearby in February
- Hollywood in February~6 mi · highs 66°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Pasadena in February~9 mi · highs 65°F, 3.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Santa Barbara in February~87 mi · highs 63°F, 3.1 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palm Springs in February~99 mi · highs 70°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
These averages also cover Downtown LA and Downtown Los Angeles.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~395 m to Los Angeles's ~88 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.
Los Angeles in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Los Angeles?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 92/100 against a best of 100 in March – June and October & November. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain. Our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends Apr – Oct, so February is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Los Angeles in February?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 48°F (9°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in February?
Some: about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 13.1 in (332 mm).
What should I pack for Los Angeles in February?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 48°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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