What April feels like in Los Angeles
April is mid-spring in Los Angeles. Days are warm enough for short sleeves, and time outdoors is easy. Temperatures fall sharply after dark — a swing of roughly 12.9°C (23.2°F) — and nights are cool. The air carries some moisture, so hot spells feel a little sticky.
Rain in Los Angeles in April
April is a dry month in Los Angeles; rain falls about one day in 10. A rainy day brings about 6.1 mm (0.2 in) on average — steady rain rather than a passing shower. That is lighter than the city's yearly norm of about 10.6 mm per rainy day.
Daylight and sunshine in April
On 15 April the sun rises at about 6:23 am and sets around 7:23 pm local time, giving 13 h of daylight. The days are stretching out — 1 h 5 min more daylight than mid-March. Measured sunshine covers about 88% of the daylight — skies are mostly clear.
How April compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, April comes out as the 6th coolest month in Los Angeles. Against March, the average high is 2.5°C (4.5°F) higher, with 35 mm less rain. The warm-up continues into May. May averages a high of 25°C (77°F).
Who April suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — comfortable for long walks and picnics.
- Beach: a good fit — warm and mostly dry on the coast.
Tips for visiting Los Angeles in April
Versatile Layers
Pack pieces you can take off by noon and put back on at dusk.
Sunglasses
Plenty of sun, so bring sunglasses and a cap.
Quick questions
How warm is Los Angeles in April?
Expect around 23.6°C (74.5°F) in the afternoon and 10.7°C (51.3°F) at night, which most visitors would call warm.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in April?
No — April is one of the drier times, with about 3 rainy days and 18 mm in total.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in April?
The numbers point to versatile layers and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is April or May better for visiting Los Angeles?
May scores better on our climate ranking (#1 of 12 vs #2), rated Great against Great. May is warmer and has fewer rainy days.