Los Angeles, United States · Records from 2006 to 2025. Not a forecast. Temperature partly station-corrected
Mean high30°Hottest day 45.3° (2018)
Mean low18°Coldest night 13.4° (2010)
Rain days0 days0-3 by year
Rainfall1mmDaylight 14.4 → 13.9 h
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Trip typesBeach Poorcool seaSightseeing on foot Finemostly dry
Humidity62%0 muggy days
Clear days21 days1 overcast day
Mean wind7 km/hRarely windy
Sea temperature19.5°18.8-19.9° by year (last 6)
Sunrise / sunset (15th)05:52 / 20:05Daylight 14.4 → 13.9 h
Los Angeles in July
The cloud lifts and true dry summer sets in. This is among the least rainy months, and beaches are busy. Inland valleys run much hotter than the beach, so dress for where you are headed.
July brought serious heat to Los Angeles, 30°C on a typical afternoon and 18°C overnight. Early mornings were the best time to be outside. Nights ran about 12°C colder than the afternoons, so a layer earned its place in the bag. Rain barely registered in July: most years passed without a single rain day. 15 of 20 years had a completely dry July, while 2014 reached 3 rain days.
15 days past 30°C made it a month for early starts and a long lunch indoors. The warmest year was 2006, with highs averaging 32.8°C, 2.9°C above normal.
Over the past 20 years July averaged 0 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 31. Individual years ran from 0 in the driest to 3 in the wettest.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in July?
Days averaged 30°C and nights 18°C. Pack a light layer for the evenings, T-shirts, and sunscreen plus a hat.
Can you swim in Los Angeles in July?
Sea surface temperature averaged 19.5°C in July, more for a paddle than a swim. Year to year it ranged 18.8-19.9°C. Check local flags for waves and jellyfish on the day.
Is July a good time to visit Los Angeles?
On warmth and rain days alone, Los Angeles's easiest months were April, May and November. July ranked 7 of 12.
How many clear days does Los Angeles get in July?
About 21 clear days (under 30% cloud on average) and 1 overcast day (80% or more).