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Los Angeles in October

One of the best months — score 90 of 100

Typical October days in Los Angeles reach about 79°F with nights near 60°F; rain is rare.

What to pack for Los Angeles in October

• A light jacket or fleece for evenings.
• Layers — afternoons run about 19° warmer than mornings.

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October vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Los Angeles

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.