Hottest (avg)
#5 / 12
Sits around the middle of the year.
October in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Los Angeles.
Wettest (avg)
#7 / 12
Typical rainfall for the year.
Daylight Hours
#8 / 12
Around the yearly average.
Windiest (avg)
#11 / 12
Usually calmer than most months.
Highest UV
#8 / 12
Near the middle of the yearly UV range.
Most Humid
#11 / 12
One of the less humid months.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for October.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
11.3 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 6
- Typical sun hours
- 05:58 - 17:17
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 3 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 30%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
56%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
Pick a day to inspect the usual conditions through October in Los Angeles. Based on a 30-year historical climate baseline, not a forecast.
Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Median temperatureMedian lowTypical range
Day 15 selected for October. Temperature 26.5°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in October
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in October.
Heat High impact
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 30% of days (9.3 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
9.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~30% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~9 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat High impact
Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 6% of days (2.0 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~6% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~39°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot days are possible on ~2 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat High impact
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 3% of days (0.9 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~39°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Rain High impact
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 3% of days (0.8 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~3% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~31mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 2% of days (0.8 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~32mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heat Moderate
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 11% of days (3.4 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~11% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~3 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
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Rain High impact
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain High impact
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.1 days/month in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.1 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~24mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heat Moderate
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.4 days/month in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.4 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Cold Moderate
Cold feels-like nights Measures: Cold feels-like nights (min <=5C). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~5°C (P95)
Why this matters
Cold feels-like nights are possible on ~0 days. Long outdoor blocks become harder to sustain, so layer up and keep a warm indoor fallback nearby.
Cloud Minor
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 16% of days (5.1 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
5.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~16% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~97% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~5 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 13% of days (3.9 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
3.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Humidity Minor
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 9% of days (2.9 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~9% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~93% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~3 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Rain Minor
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 9% of days (2.8 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~9% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~16h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~3 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Cloud Minor
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 7% of days (2.2 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~2 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rain Minor
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 5% of days (1.6 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~5% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Wind Minor
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 4% of days (1.2 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~4% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~54km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~1 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Cloud Minor
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 2% of days (0.5 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.5 days / month
- Share of days
- ~2% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~1 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Heat Minor
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 0.4 days/month in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~0 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Humidity Minor
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 1% of days (0.2 days/month) in October. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~19°C (P95)
Why this matters
Humid conditions are possible on ~0 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is October a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Typical October days in Los Angeles reach highs of 27°C (81°F) with nights around 14°C (57°F). It usually feels hot by day and cool after dark. Overall, October sits in the middle of the Los Angeles climate range.
What are temperatures like in October?
Daytime temperatures in October typically peak near 27°C (81°F), while nights drop to around 14°C (57°F). Expect hot afternoons and cool evenings.
How much does it rain in October?
Rainfall in October averages 15 mm (0.59 in) across roughly 3 days. Overall it is a mostly dry time of year, so showers are usually brief rather than all-day downpours.
How many hours of daylight are there in October?
You can expect about 11 hours of daylight in October. Sunrise is typically around 05:58 and sunset near 17:17. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in October?
UV levels are often high (around 6). Regular sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Is it windy in October?
In October, average wind speeds are around 6 km/h (4 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 36 km/h (22 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.