Will it rain in
Los Angeles today?
Live hourly rain forecast and run verdict for Los Angeles, California, US.
Running in Los Angeles means mostly sunny skies but also surprise heat waves and rare but heavy rainstorms. Whether it's morning marine layer fog along the Santa Monica boardwalk, scorching afternoon sun in Griffith Park, or a freak winter downpour, knowing whether to head out before you lace up matters. RainOrRun checks live conditions in Los Angeles right now and gives you an instant verdict — plus the best hourly window if the weather's on the fence. We'll also recommend the right gear for whatever LA's deceptively variable weather is throwing at you today.
What to wear
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How often does it rain in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles records around 402mm of rain a year, spread across about 37 days — roughly 10% of all days, or 3 days in an average month. Rain is rarely the thing that stops a run in Los Angeles. You can plan a training week without building it around the forecast, and a packable jacket is more insurance policy than staple.
The wettest month is January, averaging 90mm across about 6 rainy days. The driest is July, with 3mm over roughly 1 days. Average lows bottom out around 7.9°C in January — long-sleeve and light-glove weather rather than full winter kit. At the other end, August averages 32°C highs — hot enough that early morning and evening are the sensible windows, and hydration matters more than waterproofing.
Those are ten-year averages, not a forecast. What actually matters on the day is the next twelve hours — which is what the live verdict and hourly strip at the top of this page are for.
| Month | Rainfall | Rainy days | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90mm | 6 | 18.9°C | 7.9°C |
| February | 74mm | 5 | 20.4°C | 8.3°C |
| March | 74mm | 8 | 21.1°C | 9.5°C |
| April | 16mm | 2 | 24.3°C | 11.4°C |
| May | 11mm | 3 | 24.2°C | 13°C |
| June | 5mm | 1 | 28.3°C | 15.6°C |
| July | 3mm | 1 | 31.3°C | 17.6°C |
| August | 9mm | 1 | 32°C | 18.3°C |
| September | 11mm | 1 | 30.9°C | 17.7°C |
| October | 10mm | 2 | 28.4°C | 15.2°C |
| November | 21mm | 2 | 23.9°C | 10.9°C |
| December | 78mm | 5 | 19.4°C | 8.2°C |
Historical data: Open-Meteo archive, 2015–2024. A “rainy day” means at least 1mm of precipitation.
Running in Los Angeles: common questions
Will it rain in Los Angeles today?
The forecast card at the top of this page shows Los Angeles's rain probability for the current hour, plus an hour-by-hour breakdown for the rest of the day, using live Open-Meteo data. Historically, Los Angeles sees rain on about 37 days a year, so on any given day there is roughly a 10% chance of some rain falling.
Is it a good day to run in Los Angeles?
RainOrRun scores the live Los Angeles forecast on rain probability, rainfall amount, temperature, wind speed and severe weather, then returns a single verdict: Go, Maybe, or Don't Bother. A Maybe means conditions are borderline and it is worth picking your window rather than skipping the run.
What is the best time to run in Los Angeles today?
The hourly strip above highlights the best single window of the day for Los Angeles — the hour combining the lowest rain probability with the most comfortable temperature. You can also check up to eight days ahead using the date picker if you are planning a long run or a race.
What should I wear running in Los Angeles today?
The gear section on this page updates with the live Los Angeles forecast: a waterproof jacket and peaked cap when rain probability goes above 40%, a thermal base layer and gloves below 8 degrees Celsius, and a high-vis vest when wind or low light make you harder to see.
What is the wettest month in Los Angeles?
January is the wettest month in Los Angeles, averaging 90mm of rain across about 6 rainy days. July is the driest, with around 3mm over roughly 1 days. Figures are ten-year averages covering 2015 to 2024.
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