Hollywood Sign Travel Guide
Hollywood Sign travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Summary
Hollywood Sign is a tourist attraction in Los Angeles. Hollywood Sign is a landmark known for the hillside letters above LA.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Hollywood Sign with partly cloudy. It feels like 60°F. Today runs from 53°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Hollywood Sign is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 44°F.
The closest major airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 14 mi away. Nearby highlights include Santa Monica State Beach, Disneyland Resort, Channel Islands National Park and Coronado Beach.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 72°F is 6.3°F below the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Hollywood Sign today at 9.6/10. 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.
Map of Hollywood Sign
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 34°8′2.8″N 118°19′17.4″W (34.1341, -118.3215)
Weather in Hollywood Sign right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:11 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 65° / 59°
Light drizzle · 73% rain · wind 9 mph
🌦️ 65° / 60°
Light drizzle · 76% rain · wind 6 mph
Quick facts about Hollywood Sign
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | Los Angeles |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 34°8′2.8″N 118°19′17.4″W (34.1341, -118.3215) |
| Known for | the hillside letters above LA |
| Local time | 8:11 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
Things to do in Hollywood Sign
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Hollywood Sign.
Best time to visit Hollywood Sign
Go in May, June, July, August and September. 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Hollywood Sign
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 14 mi | Los Angeles |
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 117 mi | San Diego |
| Harry Reid International Airport | LAS | 224 mi | Las Vegas |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hollywood Sign?
Hollywood Sign is a tourist attraction in Los Angeles. Its coordinates are 34.1341, -118.3215. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Hollywood Sign right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 87% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Hollywood Sign?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Hollywood Sign, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Hollywood Sign in?
Hollywood Sign observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:11 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Hollywood Sign?
The closest airports are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 14 mi away, San Diego International Airport (SAN), 117 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 224 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Hollywood Sign?
Popular options include Santa Monica State Beach, Disneyland Resort, Channel Islands National Park, Coronado Beach, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 28, 2026 at 8:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
