Season guide · Los Angeles · United States
Los Angeles in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Warm, dry and green, with wildflowers on the hills and comfortable hiking, though May mornings at the coast are often grey. Expect highs up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 9 rainy days across March–May. March–May are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- 11°C (52°F) to 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 9
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F) to 17°C (63°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 5 | 11.9 h | 3/5 |
| April | 23°C (73°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 3 | 13 h | 3/5 |
| May | 24°C (75°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 1 | 13.9 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 23°C (73°F) against a yearly 24°C (75°F), and 9 of the year's roughly 32 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- March: Los Angeles Marathon (usually March)
- March: Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre (usually March; Hollywood Boulevard closures beforehand)
- April: Coachella and Stagecoach festivals in the desert near Palm Springs raise regional demand (usually April)
Make the most of the weather
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
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
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Nature · Griffith Park
Hollywood Sign trails
The Hollywood Sign stands on Mount Lee in Griffith Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
- Free
- Iconic
Museum · Exposition Park
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Pair it with the California Science Center and the rose garden between them; the Metro E Line stops right outside.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Nature
Day trips in spring
- Santa Catalina Island (About 1 hour by ferry from Long Beach) — Avalon, the island's small harbour town, has a 1929 Art Deco casino building (a ballroom, not a gambling hall), glass-bottom boat trips, snorkelling at Lovers Cove and hiking in the protected interior, where a herd of bison roams.
- Santa Barbara (About 2 hours by car, 2.5 by train) — Santa Barbara's red-tiled Spanish Colonial Revival centre, rebuilt after a 1925 earthquake, includes the Old Mission, the County Courthouse with a free clock-tower viewpoint, State Street and Stearns Wharf.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Yes: March–May are among the best months. Warm, dry and green, with wildflowers on the hills and comfortable hiking, though May mornings at the coast are often grey.
+What is the weather like in Los Angeles in spring?
Highs of up to 24°C (75°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F), with about 9 rainy days over the season.