Los Angeles, California, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Los Angeles, California, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Los Angeles, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Los Angeles, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Los Angeles, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance that includes COVID-19 coverage

    Cases are climbing again, and areas are returning to lockdown. If you or a companion get COVID-19, you may be stuck with no way home -- but travel insurance can protect you. Learn more about COVID-19 and travel insurance


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can get worn. An unreadable card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly product.


  • Touchless thermometer

    A touchless thermometer is important to have.

  • (U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.

    U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more


  • N95 masks

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Los Angeles, California, United States of America by month

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January

January in Los Angeles is balmy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain once in a while. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

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February

February in Los Angeles is balmy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain sometimes. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.

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March

Traveling to Los Angeles in March, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

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April

Traveling to Los Angeles in April, you will notice that it is balmy and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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May

May for Los Angeles is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.

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June

If you vacation in Los Angeles during June, you might see that it is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

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July

If you visit Los Angeles during July, you will probably see that it is pretty consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

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August

August in this region is hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

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September

If you go to Los Angeles in September, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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October

If you go to Los Angeles in October, you will notice that it is warm and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

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November

If you vacation in Los Angeles during November, you might notice that it is balmy and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

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December

If you go to Los Angeles in December, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 10s C).

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