Los Angeles weather in October

October in Los Angeles averages 79°F by day and 60°F at night, with 0.6 inches of precipitation. It is the 4th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.

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Average high
79°F-4° vs September
Average low
60°F0 nights below freezing
Precipitation
0.6 in1 days with 0.1 in. or more
Snow
0.0 in4 days at 90°F+

Is October a good time to visit Los Angeles?

Yes. October is one of the most comfortable months in Los Angeles by our rule (highs of 62 to 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and under 4.5 inches of precipitation). The most comfortable months overall are January to December.

Get outside in Los Angeles in October

October is made for being outside. Try Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hollywood Sign, Griffith Park, MacArthur Park. All things to do in Los Angeles.

On October 15 the sun rises at 6:58 am and sets at 6:18 pm, giving 11h 20m of daylight. Daylight all year.

What to pack for Los Angeles in October

  • Summer clothes, with a light layer for air conditioning

Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.

October nearby

CityDistanceHighLowPrecip.
Los Angeles79°F60°F0.6 in
East Los Angeles, CA5 mi79°F60°F0.6 in
Glendale, CA6 mi79°F60°F0.6 in
Alhambra, CA8 mi81°F57°F0.6 in
South Gate, CA8 mi76°F57°F0.5 in
Inglewood, CA9 mi76°F57°F0.5 in
Pasadena, CA9 mi83°F56°F0.8 in

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Los Angeles in October?

In October, Los Angeles averages a high of 79°F and a low of 60°F, with 0.6 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Is October a good time to visit Los Angeles?

Yes. October is one of Los Angeles's most comfortable months by our rule: highs between 62°F and 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.

Does it snow in Los Angeles in October?

Rarely. The October snowfall normal is under half an inch.

Before and after: Los Angeles in September and Los Angeles in November. All twelve months: Los Angeles weather by month.

NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station Los Angeles Downtown USC Campus, CA, 1.1 miles from the city center; snowfall from San Gabriel Fire Dept, CA.