Month guide · Los Angeles · United States
Los Angeles in November
What November is really like in Los Angeles: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Gunnar Klack, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Mild and mostly sunny with the first rains possible; good value outside Thanksgiving week.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 8th-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 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 30 days. Compared with October (26°C (79°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:26
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:50
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Sea
- 17°C (63°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and rainless inland, cooler at the beach after the June Gloom clears; peak crowds at the theme parks and the Hollywood Bowl season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Día de los Muertos celebrations (around 1–2 November)
- Hollywood Christmas Parade (usually the Sunday after Thanksgiving)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Downtown LA
The Broad
Afterwards, cross Grand Avenue to the Walt Disney Concert Hall and climb to its public rooftop garden.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Market · Downtown LA
Grand Central Market
Open since 1917 on Broadway, Grand Central Market's food hall mixes long-running Mexican stalls selling carnitas and pupusas with newer counters for egg sandwiches, ramen and falafel.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · Downtown LA
Olvera Street and El Pueblo
Eat taquitos with avocado sauce at one of the long-running stands, then walk through Union Station's grand waiting room.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Shopping
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
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 11°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Los Angeles?
One of the best months to visit Los Angeles, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March–May and September–October. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Los Angeles?
It is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Mild and mostly sunny with the first rains possible; good value outside Thanksgiving week.
+How warm is Los Angeles in November?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in November?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.