California (Los Angeles) · April
Low seasonUSA · North America
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 20° (68°)13– (55–)28 (82) | 20° (68°)13– (55–)27 (81) | 21° (70°)14– (57–)28 (82) | 22° (72°)16– (61–)31 (88) | 23° (73°)18– (64–)30 (86) | 25° (77°)20– (68–)29 (84) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)32 (90) | 28° (82°)23– (73–)33 (91) | 28° (82°)21– (70–)36 (97) | 26° (79°)19– (66–)34 (93) | 23° (73°)17– (63–)32 (90) | 20° (68°)13– (55–)27 (81) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | 10° (50°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 11° (52°)5– (41–)14 (57) | 12° (54°)8– (46–)15 (59) | 14° (57°)9– (48–)17 (63) | 15° (59°)11– (52–)17 (63) | 17° (63°)14– (57–)19 (66) | 19° (66°)16– (61–)21 (70) | 19° (66°)16– (61–)22 (72) | 19° (66°)15– (59–)23 (73) | 17° (63°)12– (54–)20 (68) | 13° (55°)8– (46–)17 (63) | 10° (50°)4– (39–)14 (57) |
☀️Sunshine | 7h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 9 | 9h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 11h UV 9 | 9h UV 8 | 8h UV 7 | 7h UV 6 | 5h UV 4 |
🌊Water Temp | 15° (59°) | 15° (59°) | 14° (57°) | 14° (57°) | 15° (59°) | 16° (61°) | 17° (63°) | 18° (64°) | 18° (64°) | 18° (64°) | 17° (63°) | 15° (59°) |
🌧Rain Days | 4d65mm (2.6") | 4d64mm (2.5") | 3d41mm (1.6") | 1d14mm (0.6") | 1d5mm (0.2") | 0d0mm (<0.1") | 0d1mm (<0.1") | 0d4mm (0.2") | 0d5mm (0.2") | 1d11mm (0.4") | 2d16mm (0.6") | 4d58mm (2.3") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
April in California (Los Angeles) at 22°C (72°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are June, July, August, September, and October.
Daytime highs average 22°C (72°F), cooling to 14°C (57°F) at night (daily average: 17°C (63°F)). Peaks reach around 31°C (88°F), the coldest nights around 9°C (48°F). With 10 sunshine hours per day, April is one of the sunniest months — 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain over 1 day. At 14°C (57°F), the water is still quite cool in April — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed comfortably at this time of year.
After the winter rains the hills are green, wildflowers colour the slopes and the days grow noticeably longer. Hollywood and Santa Monica fill up gradually, but the coastal sky often stays grey until midday, which locals call "May Gray". For hiking it is ideal.
Packing list for California (Los Angeles) in April
- Long-sleeved shirts and light trousers
- Light jacket
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is April a good time to visit California (Los Angeles)?
- April is not an optimal month for California (Los Angeles) (Score: 83/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider June, July, August, September, and October.
- How warm is it in California (Los Angeles) in April?
- In April, California (Los Angeles) sees daily highs of 22°C (72°F). Nights cool to 14°C (57°F), with a daily average of 17°C (63°F). Peaks reach around 31°C (88°F), the coldest nights around 9°C (48°F).
- How much rain falls in California (Los Angeles) in April?
- In April, California (Los Angeles) receives an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain over 1 rain day. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does California (Los Angeles) get in April?
- California (Los Angeles) averages 10 sunshine hours per day in April — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in California (Los Angeles) in April?
- Water temperature in California (Los Angeles) in April averages 14°C (57°F) — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
