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Los Angeles in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Warm, dry days and clear air, but Santa Ana winds can bring hot, gusty spells and wildfire risk.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 5th-warmest month in Los Angeles: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with September (28°C (82°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:58
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:19
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°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, October 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 October
- Halloween Carnaval in West Hollywood (31 October)
- Día de los Muertos events at Olvera Street and Hollywood Forever Cemetery (late October to early November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Miracle Mile
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
LACMA's encyclopaedic collection runs from ancient and Islamic art to Latin American and contemporary work on Wilshire Boulevard's Museum Row.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- After dark
- Iconic
- Rainy day
Architecture · Downtown LA
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Book an LA Phil concert to hear the hall's acoustics; in summer the orchestra moves outdoors to the Hollywood Bowl.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
Theme park · Universal City
Universal Studios Hollywood
The working film studio's theme park combines the Studio Tour tram ride through real backlots with rides in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Iconic
Experience · Hollywood
Hollywood Bowl
Bring a picnic and arrive early to eat in the grounds; park-and-ride shuttles avoid the slow exit from the stacked parking.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 15°C and 2 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October 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, September and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Los Angeles?
It is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Warm, dry days and clear air, but Santa Ana winds can bring hot, gusty spells and wildfire risk.
+How warm is Los Angeles in October?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in October?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.