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The best time to visit Los Angeles

Best weather Mar–May and Sep–NovPeak season Jun–Aug and Dec12h 30m behind India
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Los Angeles is at its best from March to May and September to November.

It is busiest and priciest in June to August and December.

Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.

Los Angeles month by month

Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.

MonthWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026Best weather 24° / 15°dry, 9 mm Shoulder
Dussehra
November 2026Best weather 21° / 11°mostly dry, 36 mm Shoulder
DiwaliThanksgiving
December 2026 18° / 9°some rain, 83 mm Peak
Christmas and New Year
January 2027 17° / 8°some rain, 78 mm Shoulder
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027 18° / 9°some rain, 67 mm Shoulder
Mild winter (19-21°C) with occasional rain, and shorter theme-park queues outside the holidays.
March 2027Best weather 18° / 10°some rain, 68 mm Shoulder
HoliGood Friday weekend
April 2027Best weather 20° / 12°dry, 17 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
May 2027Best weather 20° / 14°dry, 6 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
June 2027 22° / 16°dry, 3 mm Peak
Indian summer holidays
July 2027 24° / 18°dry, 1 mm Peak
Fourth of JulyStudent rush
August 2027 25° / 18°dry, 7 mm Peak
Student rush
September 2027Best weather 25° / 18°dry, 10 mm Shoulder
Hot summer inland (30-35°C in the valleys); the beaches are cooler and crowded.

Dates to plan around

Festivals, holidays and closures in Los Angeles, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.

  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 25–29 NovThanksgivingThanksgiving (Thursday 26 Nov): the busiest travel days of the US year fall around it, and many shops close on the day.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 3–5 JulFourth of JulyIndependence Day falls on a Sunday, so Monday 5 Jul is the holiday: fireworks, and busy roads and airports.
  • 20 Jul – 31 Aug · expectedStudent rushThousands of Indian students fly out for autumn intakes, so fares from India to the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Europe peak from late July through August.
  • 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.

Flights to Los Angeles from India

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?

The best weather in Los Angeles is from March to May and September to November. Mild winter (19-21°C) with occasional rain, and shorter theme-park queues outside the holidays. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is June to August and December.

When is Los Angeles most crowded?

Peak season is June to August and December, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.

What is the cheapest way to fly to Los Angeles from India?

Of the Indian cities we track, Delhi has the lowest fare right now: ₹79,869 (return, 14 nights) for Sun 21 Feb.

How hot does Los Angeles get?

The hottest month is August, with average highs of 25°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 8°C.

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