City in California

Things to Do in Los Angeles

Top things to do in Los Angeles: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌙 70°F now🕔 4:27 AM local📅 Best: April, May, June, July, August, September and October👥 3.8 million

Things to do in Los Angeles

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Los Angeles.

Top attractions in Los Angeles

Map of Los Angeles

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Coordinates: 34°3′7.9″N 118°14′37.3″W (34.0522, -118.2437)

Weather in Los Angeles right now

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70°F
Mainly clear · feels like 76°F
Humidity91%
Wind0 mph ENE
Gusts1 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover24%
Pressure1002 hPa
VisibilityGood · 9 mi
Air quality75 · Moderate
Sunrise6:19 AM
Sunset7:32 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 58%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:27 AM, Aug 21 local time.

⚠️Fri, Aug 21: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sun, Aug 23: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Mon, Aug 24: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 98°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Best time to visit Los Angeles

Go in April, May, June, July, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★★
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

Summary

Los Angeles is a city in California. Los Angeles is known for Hollywood, beaches and museums. It has a population of about 3.8 million.

Right now it is 70°F (21°C) in Los Angeles with mainly clear. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 67°F to 96°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Los Angeles is April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 90°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 46°F.

The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach, Disneyland Resort and Channel Islands National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 96°F is 6.1°F above the 90°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Los Angeles today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is a city in California. Its coordinates are 34.0522, -118.2437. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Los Angeles right now?

It is currently 70°F (21°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 91% and wind is 0 mph.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?

April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Los Angeles, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Los Angeles in?

Los Angeles observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 4:27 AM.

How many people live in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles has a population of approximately 3.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to Los Angeles?

The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 12 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 109 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 224 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Los Angeles?

Popular options include Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica State Beach, Disneyland Resort, Channel Islands National Park, Coronado Beach and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

What places are in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles covers 11 places in this atlas, including Hollywood Sign, Los Angeles International Airport, Santa Monica State Beach, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and Santa Monica.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 4:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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