01Weather
Los Angeles weather in April
Afternoons in April average 20.8 °C (69 °F) and nights cool to 13.6 °C (56 °F). The month brings about 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain spread over roughly 1 days. Compared with March it is 1.6 °C warmer; May is 0.2 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical April | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 26 °C / 79 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 17 °C / 63 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 12 °C / 53 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.5 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 2 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest April day 2016–2025 | 36.7 °C / 7.8 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April | 06:40 | 19:13 | 12.6 h |
| 15 April | 06:21 | 19:24 | 13.0 h |
| 30 April | 06:04 | 19:35 | 13.5 h |
Daylight grows by about 54 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Los_Angeles).
03Crowds
How busy Los Angeles is in April
busy The main sights are busy in April. What drives it:
- Easter
- Coachella weekends draw visitors through LAX
- mild weather
04Public holidays
Public holidays in April 2027
No public holidays in United States fall in April, so shops and museums keep normal hours all month.
05Events
What's on in Los Angeles in April
Every year in April
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coachella | two weekends in April, Indio | music |
07Packing
What to pack for Los Angeles in April
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
April is warm, dry and bright, with afternoons around 21 °C on the coast and the high twenties inland, Coachella sending two weekends of visitors through LAX and Easter crowds at the theme parks. It is one of the best months for Griffith Park hikes before the summer heat. Rain falls on about two days. The jacarandas begin to flower at the end of the month.
The LA Times Festival of Books at USC and the Long Beach Grand Prix fill the weekends. The ocean warms to 16 °C. Hotel rates rise over Easter and the Coachella weekends. Daylight passes thirteen hours. For May Gray, Memorial Day and the start of beach season, see May.
09Compare
Los Angeles month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 °C | 10 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| February | 19 °C | 10 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| March | 19 °C | 12 °C | 1 | – | busy | Excellent |
| April | 21 °C | 14 °C | 1 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 21 °C | 15 °C | 0 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 23 °C | 17 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 25 °C | 19 °C | 0 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 26 °C | 20 °C | 0 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 26 °C | 19 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 25 °C | 16 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 22 °C | 13 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| December | 20 °C | 11 °C | 2 | – | busy | Excellent |
Not sure about April? See the best time to visit Los Angeles.
10Elsewhere
April in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas in April | 27 °C | 0 |
| San Francisco in April | 19 °C | 5 |
| Vancouver in April | 14 °C | 13 |
| Cancún in April | 30 °C | – |
| Toronto in April | 12 °C | 9 |
| Orlando in April | 29 °C | 4 |
11FAQ
Los Angeles in April: your questions
Is April a good time to visit Los Angeles?
April is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Daytime highs average 21 °C (69 °F), rain falls on about 1 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles in April?
Expect mild days around 21 °C (69 °F) and nights near 14 °C (56 °F). One April in ten brings afternoons above 26 °C, and one in ten stays below 17 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in April?
April brings about 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain over roughly 1 days, which is dry by Los Angeles standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 2 percent.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in April?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes.
Is Los Angeles crowded in April?
The main sights are busy in April. Main drivers: Easter; Coachella weekends draw visitors through LAX; mild weather.
What time does it get dark in Los Angeles in April?
Around the middle of April the sun sets at about 19:24 and rises at 06:21, giving 13.0 hours of daylight.