Month guide · Los Angeles · United States
Los Angeles in August
What August 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
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 0 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. The hottest stretch, with the warmest sea of the year and heatwaves in the valleys; book theme parks and beach hotels ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Los Angeles: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 0 of its 31 days. Compared with July (29°C (84°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:41
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Spring (March–May). Warm, dry and green, with wildflowers on the hills and comfortable hiking, though May mornings at the coast are often grey.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
- Nisei Week Japanese festival in Little Tokyo (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · Downtown LA
Little Tokyo
One of the few remaining historic Japantowns in the United States, Little Tokyo has ramen and sushi counters, mochi shops in Japanese Village Plaza and the Japanese American National Museum, which tells the story of Japanese American incarceration during the Second World War.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- History
- Shopping
- Rainy day
Museum · Miracle Mile
Petersen Automotive Museum
Car fans should book the guided Vault tour, which shows rarely displayed vehicles from the collection.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Rainy day
- Kids
- History
Aquarium · Long Beach
Aquarium of the Pacific
On the Long Beach waterfront, about 40 km south of Downtown, the Aquarium of the Pacific covers Pacific habitats from Southern California kelp forests to tropical reefs, with sea otters, a shark lagoon with touch pools and a lorikeet aviary.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Landmark · Griffith Park
Griffith Observatory
Parking near the building fills quickly around sunset; the LADOT DASH bus from Los Feliz runs up the hill.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Kids
- Couples
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Los Angeles.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 18°C and 0 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Los Angeles?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Los Angeles in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Los Angeles?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest stretch, with the warmest sea of the year and heatwaves in the valleys; book theme parks and beach hotels ahead.
+How warm is Los Angeles in August?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in August?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.