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Los Angeles in July
Los Angeles warms up: highs climb to 89°F (32°C), from 83°F in June, with lows of 67°F (19°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Its comfort score of 82/100 is still Good, though it ranks 11th of 12 here.
- Avg high
- 89°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 67°F (19°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 17%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What July feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 89°F (32°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 67°F (19°C), about 12°C (22°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 17%.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are March – June and October & November.
- Comfort slips from 94/100 in June to 82/100.
- July sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes89°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 67°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Los Angeles in July
Afternoons run hot (89°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Largest art museum in the West, home to the Urban Light lamppost installation.
Why now A break from 89°F afternoons.
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with gardens and views from the Santa Monica Mountains to the ocean.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Grand Central Market
Food hall since 1917 with stalls for tacos, egg sandwiches and pupusas.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Beach promenade with street performers, the skate park and Muscle Beach.
Why now July scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Langer's Delicatessen
Classic deli famed for the #19 hot pastrami sandwich.
Nearby in July
- Hollywood in July~6 mi · highs 88°F, 0.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Pasadena in July~9 mi · highs 87°F, 0.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Santa Barbara in July~87 mi · highs 82°F, 0.1 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palm Springs in July~99 mi · highs 109°F, 0.4 in rain · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Los Angeles?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 82/100, 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. July is inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
How hot is Los Angeles in July?
Average highs are 89°F (32°C) and average lows 67°F (19°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in July?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 13.1 in (332 mm).
What should I pack for Los Angeles in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (89°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 67°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Los Angeles
Routes in season in July
- Pacific Coast Highway Apr – Oct
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