What November feels like in Los Angeles
November is late autumn in Los Angeles. Afternoons are warm and pleasant, good for long days out. The day–night swing is wide (about 12.9°C (23.2°F)): nights are cool, so mornings and evenings feel very different from midday. Moderate humidity keeps the air pleasant.
Rain in Los Angeles in November
Dry weather dominates, and an umbrella can mostly stay packed. When rain comes it is heavy, about 9.9 mm (0.4 in) per wet day, often in short, strong bursts. Across the year Los Angeles averages about 10.6 mm per rainy day, so November is typical.
Daylight and sunshine in November
On 15 November the sun rises at about 6:25 am and sets around 4:50 pm local time, giving 10 h 25 min of daylight. Days are getting shorter: 58 min less daylight than in mid-October. About 89% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, skies are mostly clear.
How November compares to the rest of the year
Ranked by average high, November comes out as the 6th coolest month in Los Angeles. Against October, the average high is 4.1°C (7.4°F) lower, with 16 mm more rain. Temperatures keep falling into December. December averages a high of 18.9°C (66°F).
Who November suits
- Sightseeing: a good fit — the weather rarely gets in the way of a city walk.
- Parks & outdoor: a good fit — good conditions for sitting outside.
- Beach: a good fit — warm and mostly dry on the coast.
Tips for visiting Los Angeles in November
Versatile Layers
Pack pieces you can take off by noon and put back on at dusk.
Sunglasses
Frequent sunshine — sunglasses and a light hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Los Angeles in November?
It feels warm: typical highs are 23.6°C (74.5°F), with lows near 10.7°C (51.3°F).
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in November?
No — November is one of the drier times, with about 3 rainy days and 30 mm in total.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in November?
Based on the averages: versatile layers and sunglasses. Add a layer for after dark.
Is November or December better for visiting Los Angeles?
November, clearly: it ranks #3 of 12 among Los Angeles's months, against #6 for the other. December is cooler and has more rainy days.