April is an ideal time to visit Los Angeles if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +75°F and about 14 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 21 mm of precipitation over an average of 5 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+75°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+104°F
Max.
21 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Los Angeles has great weather in April.
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Average temperature in Los Angeles in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Los Angeles for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +46°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +72°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +73°F.
Is Los Angeles warm or cold in April?
Los Angeles is typically warm in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +75°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +52°F to +55°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Los Angeles:
Water temperature in Los Angeles in April
Water in Los Angeles in April is Cold. It varies from +55°F to +62°F, with an average of +59°F.The air temperature averaging +75°F is higher than the water temperature.
In April, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Los Angeles are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +67°F. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +58°F.
Can you swim in Los Angeles in April?
We would not recommend swimming in Los Angeles in April, the water is very cold (+59°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Los Angeles in April
Los Angeles weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+75°F
+79°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+41°F
+46°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+104°F
+109°F
Rainfall
64 mm
21 mm
8 mm
Wind
0 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+58°F
+59°F
+61°F
Humidity
67%
64%
67%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
11
14
12
Cloudy days
10
11
15
Rainy days
9
5
4
Snowy days
0
0
0
April often has better weather than March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +72°F to +75°F during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 64 mm to 21 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 67% to 64%.Winds are stronger in comparison to March, going up from 0 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 11 to 14.
May brings much the same weather, it remains great.
Wind speed in Los Angeles in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Los Angeles is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Los Angeles based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.Los Angeles is amazing in April with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Los Angeles wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 31% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Los Angeles?
This is the weather in Los Angeles in April 2023:
1 April
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+69°F
2 April
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+67°F
3 April
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+63°F
4 April
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+61°F
5 April
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+68°F
6 April
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+74°F
7 April
☀️
+71°F
8 April
☀️
+70°F
9 April
☀️
+73°F
10 April
☀️
+75°F
11 April
🌫️
+71°F
12 April
☁️
+65°F
13 April
☁️
+60°F
14 April
☁️
+62°F
15 April
☀️
+71°F
16 April
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+67°F
17 April
☁️
+68°F
18 April
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+66°F
19 April
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+71°F
20 April
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+81°F
21 April
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+88°F
22 April
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+85°F
23 April
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+78°F
24 April
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+72°F
25 April
☁️
+72°F
26 April
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+74°F
27 April
🌫️
+76°F
28 April
🌫️
+77°F
29 April
🌫️
+76°F
30 April
🌫️
+73°F
In April 2023 Los Angeles had 18 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Los Angeles climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Los Angeles in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2023 (+74°F) and the highest in 2015 (+81°F). The driest year was 2007 with only 120 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 998 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Los Angeles in April:
Is April a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Yes, April is a great time to go to Los Angeles, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Los Angeles.
Can you sunbathe in Los Angeles in April?
April is warm in Los Angeles. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Can you swim in Los Angeles in April?
Swimming in Los Angeles in April is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Los Angeles rainy in April?
Los Angeles is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Los Angeles in April?
The amount of sunny days in Los Angeles during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Los Angeles, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
