Month guide · Los Angeles · United States
Los Angeles in July
What July is really like in Los Angeles: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Matthew Field, CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
July 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 14.2 hours of daylight. Hot, dry and sunny, especially inland; beaches, theme parks and the Hollywood Bowl are at their busiest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 0
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 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 June (26°C (79°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:53
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:05
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Hollywood Bowl summer season (usually June to September)
- Fourth of July fireworks across the region (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Miracle Mile
La Brea Tar Pits
Walk the park first: the Lake Pit and the outdoor excavation areas are free to see before you decide on a museum ticket.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Nature
- Rainy day
Gallery · Downtown LA
The Broad
Eli and Edythe Broad's contemporary art museum on Grand Avenue, opened in 2015 behind a honeycomb-like concrete veil, shows works by Warhol, Lichtenstein, Basquiat, Koons and Kusama.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Market · Downtown LA
Grand Central Market
Ride Angels Flight up to Bunker Hill afterwards; from the top it is a short walk to The Broad and the Concert Hall.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · Downtown LA
Olvera Street and El Pueblo
Olvera Street, in El Pueblo de Los Ángeles near the city's 1781 founding site, is a brick lane of Mexican market stalls, taquito stands and historic buildings including the Avila Adobe, the oldest surviving house in Los Angeles.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Shopping
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 July a good time to visit Los Angeles?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events 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 July a good time to visit Los Angeles?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot, dry and sunny, especially inland; beaches, theme parks and the Hollywood Bowl are at their busiest.
+How warm is Los Angeles in July?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in July?
Expect rain on about 0 days of the month, so it is usually dry.