Month guide · Los Angeles · United States
Los Angeles in April
What April is really like in Los Angeles: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Mild, mostly dry and clear; spring-break weeks bring families to the theme parks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 16°C (61°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Los Angeles: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with March (22°C (72°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:24
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea
- 16°C (61°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild, sunny days and cool nights, with most of the year's rain arriving in short storms; snow-capped mountains on clear days and lower prices outside the holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Coachella and Stagecoach festivals in the desert near Palm Springs raise regional demand (usually April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Exposition Park
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
In Exposition Park south of Downtown, the Natural History Museum has a dinosaur hall with a growth series of T.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Nature
Neighbourhood · Downtown LA
Little Tokyo
Visit the Japanese American National Museum first, then queue for ramen at one of the shops nearby.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- History
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Museum · Miracle Mile
Petersen Automotive Museum
Wrapped in a red-and-steel ribbon facade on Wilshire Boulevard, the Petersen tells the story of car culture in a city built around the automobile, with Hollywood film cars, hot rods and supercars across three floors.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Rainy day
- Kids
- History
Aquarium · Long Beach
Aquarium of the Pacific
Take the Metro A Line from Downtown LA to its southern end in Long Beach, then walk about 15 minutes to the waterfront.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 12°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Los Angeles?
One of the best months to visit Los Angeles, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are March, May and September–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Los Angeles?
It is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Mild, mostly dry and clear; spring-break weeks bring families to the theme parks.
+How warm is Los Angeles in April?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in April?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.