California (Los Angeles) · September
Best travel monthTravel 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
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
September is among the best months in California (Los Angeles): only 0 rain days, 28°C (82°F) highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime highs average 28°C (82°F), cooling to 19°C (66°F) at night (daily average: 23°C (73°F)). Peaks reach around 36°C (97°F), the coldest nights around 15°C (59°F). The sun shines an average of 9 hours per day; there are 0 rain days with 5 mm (0.2 in) total. The sea is 18°C (64°F) — refreshing and manageable for confident swimmers.
Summer clothing and a light jacket for evenings is enough. Conditions are ideal for excursions, hikes, and sightseeing.
California summer as in the films: the sky is reliably blue, it hardly rains and evenings are spent outdoors until late. Beaches, piers and open-air concerts are busy, while the heat builds inland. Anyone at the beach early still has it to themselves.
Packing list for California (Los Angeles) in September
- T-shirts and shorts
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Insect repellent
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is September a good time to visit California (Los Angeles)?
- Yes — September is one of the best months to visit California (Los Angeles) (Climate Score: 89/100). Pleasant temperatures (28°C (82°F)), good sunshine (9 h/day), and few rain days (0) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in California (Los Angeles) in September?
- In September, California (Los Angeles) sees daily highs of 28°C (82°F). Nights cool to 19°C (66°F), with a daily average of 23°C (73°F). Peaks reach around 36°C (97°F), the coldest nights around 15°C (59°F).
- How much rain falls in California (Los Angeles) in September?
- In September, California (Los Angeles) receives an average of 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain over 0 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does California (Los Angeles) get in September?
- California (Los Angeles) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in September — close to the annual average.
- How warm is the water in California (Los Angeles) in September?
- Water temperature in California (Los Angeles) in September averages 18°C (64°F) — refreshing but slightly cool for sensitive swimmers.
