01Weather
Los Angeles weather in October
Afternoons in October average 24.8 °C (77 °F) and nights cool to 16.5 °C (62 °F). The month brings about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over roughly 0 days. Compared with September it is 1.2 °C cooler; November is 2.6 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical October | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 31 °C / 88 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 21 °C / 69 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 14 °C / 57 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 4.0 | 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 | 1 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest October day 2016–2025 | 40.6 °C / 10.6 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | 06:47 | 18:37 | 11.8 h |
| 15 October | 06:58 | 18:19 | 11.4 h |
| 31 October | 07:11 | 18:01 | 10.8 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 60 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Los_Angeles), including the clock change on the last Sunday of October.
03Crowds
How busy Los Angeles is in October
busy The main sights are busy in October. What drives it:
- best beach weather
- Halloween
- Santa Ana winds
- fire season
04Public holidays
Public holidays in October 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2027 | Columbus Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Los Angeles in October
Every year in October
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween Carnaval | 31 October, West Hollywood | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Los Angeles in October
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
- something for heat: 4 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
October has the best beach weather of the year, warm and dry with clear skies and coastal afternoons around 24 °C, though Santa Ana winds raise fire risk and can bring smoke. Halloween in West Hollywood is the biggest street party, with the Carnaval on 31 October drawing half a million. It is a popular month, with moderate crowds and good value midweek. Rain falls on about two days.
Universal's Halloween Horror Nights and Knott's Scary Farm run most nights. The Dodgers' postseason, when it happens, fills the city. The ocean stays around 19 °C. Daylight shrinks from twelve hours to eleven. For Thanksgiving, AFI Fest and the first rain, see November.
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 October? See the best time to visit Los Angeles.
10Elsewhere
October in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas in October | 28 °C | 0 |
| San Francisco in October | 23 °C | 2 |
| Vancouver in October | 14 °C | 13 |
| Cancún in October | 30 °C | – |
| Toronto in October | 16 °C | 10 |
| Orlando in October | 29 °C | 3 |
11FAQ
Los Angeles in October: your questions
Is October a good time to visit Los Angeles?
October is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Daytime highs average 25 °C (77 °F), rain falls on about 0 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles in October?
Expect warm days around 25 °C (77 °F) and nights near 16 °C (62 °F). One October in ten brings afternoons above 31 °C, and one in ten stays below 21 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in October?
October brings about 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain over roughly 0 days, which is dry by Los Angeles standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 1 percent.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in October?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes, something for heat: 4 days a month pass 30 °C on average.
Is Los Angeles crowded in October?
The main sights are busy in October. Main drivers: best beach weather; Halloween; Santa Ana winds.
What time does it get dark in Los Angeles in October?
Around the middle of October the sun sets at about 18:19 and rises at 06:58, giving 11.4 hours of daylight.