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Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Humidity 82.9% · Wind 0 m/s
Hourly forecast (today)
Date: 2026-03-16Daily forecast (up to 14 days)
What to wear
Actual feel varies with wind and rain, but the tips below should help you build a comfortable travel outfit.
Los Angeles outfit guide
- • 🧭 Key idea: LA is driven by winter rain, dry summer, early-summer marine layer, and fall Santa Ana winds. Checking today’s wind/sky/humidity can be more useful than thinking only by month.
- • 🌧️ Winter (Dec–Mar): temperatures are mild, but rain can arrive in clusters. A light rain layer plus an evening layer often beats a heavy coat.
- • 🌫️ May–June (marine layer): coastal mornings can be cloudy and cool, clearing late. A thin layer is useful even when afternoons are warm.
- • ☀️ Summer (Jul–Sep): dry but sunny—direct sun can feel intense. Breathable clothing and sun protection help.
- • 🍂 Fall (Sep–Nov): Santa Ana episodes can bring sudden heat and very low humidity; dryness can be noticeable (skin/lips).
- • 🧊 Indoor comfort: strong A/C is common—thin layers can be useful even in summer.
- • 📍 Microclimates: beach vs downtown vs valley routes can feel different. Let your itinerary guide what you pack.
Travel tips
- • 🕶️ Strong sun can raise heat stress quickly—sunscreen and sunglasses help.
- • 🌫️ During May Gray/June Gloom, coastal areas can feel surprisingly cool.
- • 🌬️ Santa Ana winds can feel hot and very dry—hydration and moisturizer can help.
- • ☔ Rain can slow traffic—build buffer time on rainy days.
- • 🧥 A thin layer for cold A/C can be used more than you expect.
FAQ
Q. When does LA get most of its rain?
A. Mostly in winter (roughly Dec–Mar). Year-to-year varies, but the winter-wet / summer-dry pattern is typical.
Q. Why can June be cloudy?
A. A coastal marine layer (‘June Gloom’) can bring cool, cloudy mornings that clear later in the day.
Q. Is summer extremely hot?
A. Coastal areas can be milder, while inland valleys can get much hotter. Even when dry, strong sun can feel intense.
Q. Do I need an umbrella?
A. Useful as an option in winter. Summer rain is limited, but when it rains, traffic and timing can slow down.
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