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Los Angeles in October

Excellent weather, Halloween energy

The short answer

October is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles.

Excellent weather, Halloween energy and comfortable outdoor conditions.

9/10 overall16–26°CModerate crowds€€€ (Medium)
Weather9/10
Crowds6/10
Prices6/10
Events10/10

October in detail

What October actually feels like

Weather
16–26°C
Warm days and cooler evenings with mostly dry conditions.
Crowds
Moderate
Moderate.
Prices
€€€ (Medium)
Shoulder-season value.

+Excellent weather, Halloween energy and comfortable outdoor conditions.

–West Hollywood Halloween events create major local crowds.

My tip for October

Excellent for combining outdoor plans with city events.

  • Halloween
  • Food
  • Hiking
  • City

How October compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in Los Angeles, 2nd for weather, 4th for space, 2nd for value. The emptiest month is January; the best value is January.

See all twelve months for Los Angeles

Plan around

What’s on in Los Angeles in October

Halloween Carnaval

October

West Hollywood's huge Halloween street celebration can make late October exceptionally busy in the area.

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Excellent weather, Halloween energy and comfortable outdoor conditions.

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