Los Angeles edges it in October. Los Angeles averages 15–25°C with moderate crowds; Miami 24–29°C with low crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Los Angeles and Miami
The verdict for October
Excellent weather, Halloween energy
+Excellent weather, Halloween energy and comfortable outdoor conditions.
–West Hollywood Halloween events create major local crowds.
Excellent weather, Halloween energy and comfortable outdoor conditions.
Still tropical, but improving
+Warm temperatures remain while conditions gradually transition away from peak summer heat.
–Hurricane season is still active.
Better than late summer for value-focused travellers, but still weather-sensitive.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month