Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Los Angeles in October
Los Angeles 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 99/100 (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 08 min
- Comfort score
- 99/100 · Great
What October feels like
Warm afternoons near 81°F (27°C) make long days outdoors easy.
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 Los Angeles's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – June and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 83/100 in September to 99/100.
- October sits inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 81°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Los Angeles in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Santa Monica Pier
Historic pier with a Ferris wheel, the end-of-Route 66 sign and beach sunsets.
Why now October scores 99/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Griffith Observatory
Free observatory with Hollywood Sign and downtown views from the terraces.
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Beach promenade with street performers, the skate park and Muscle Beach.
Why now Highs near 81°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Grand Central Market
Food hall since 1917 with stalls for tacos, egg sandwiches and pupusas.
Langer's Delicatessen
Classic deli famed for the #19 hot pastrami sandwich.
Nearby in October
- Hollywood in October~6 mi · highs 81°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Pasadena in October~9 mi · highs 79°F, 0.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Santa Barbara in October~87 mi · highs 76°F, 0.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palm Springs in October~99 mi · highs 88°F, 0.3 in rain · 4°C (7°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 99/100. Expect highs of 81°F (27°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain. October is inside the Apr – Oct window our Pacific Coast Highway route recommends.
How hot is Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 81°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Los Angeles
Routes in season in October
- Pacific Coast Highway Apr – Oct
Planning Los Angeles in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.