Month guide · Los Angeles · United States
Los Angeles in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. Still hot and often the sunniest month at the coast, with warm sea and fewer crowds after the school holidays; heat and fire risk can peak.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 3rd-warmest month in Los Angeles: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with August (29°C (84°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs drop to around 26°C (79°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:36
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:00
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°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, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Abbot Kinney Festival in Venice (usually late September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Waterfront · Santa Monica
Santa Monica Pier
Rent a bike near the pier and ride the beach path south to Venice, about 3 km along the sand.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Kids
- Views
- After dark
- Free
Neighbourhood · Venice
Venice Beach Boardwalk and canals
Ocean Front Walk is LA at its most theatrical: street performers, murals, the outdoor gym at Muscle Beach and a skate park on the sand.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
- Food
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Nature · Griffith Park
Hollywood Sign trails
Hike early in the morning, carry plenty of water and stay on marked trails; there is little shade and rattlesnakes live in the park.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
- Free
- Iconic
Garden · San Marino
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens
The Huntington's themed gardens — Japanese, Chinese, desert and rose — spread over about 50 hectares next to Pasadena, alongside an art collection that includes Gainsborough's The Blue Boy and a library holding a Gutenberg Bible.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Los Angeles.
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 17°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Los Angeles?
It is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Still hot and often the sunniest month at the coast, with warm sea and fewer crowds after the school holidays; heat and fire risk can peak.
+How warm is Los Angeles in September?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in September?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.