🇬🇧 London vs 🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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London

overcast clouds

54°F

Overcast Clouds

Feels like 53°F

H 55°F / L 52°F

Humidity: 85%

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Los Angeles

clear sky

56°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 56°F

H 58°F / L 55°F

Humidity: 87%

Climate Overview

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London

Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round

Best monthsJune, July, August, September
AvoidNovember, December, January
Annual rain23 inches (585 mm) — spread evenly year-round

London's weather is famously mild but grey. It rarely gets very hot or very cold, but expect cloud cover most of the year. Summer (June–August) brings the best sunshine and warmth. Rain falls year-round but rarely in heavy bursts.

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Los Angeles

Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine

Best monthsMarch, April, May, October, November
AvoidJanuary–February (rainy season), August (hot inland, gloomy coast)
Annual rain14 inches (356 mm)

Los Angeles has one of the most consistent climates on Earth. Coastal areas stay mild year-round; inland valleys can be dramatically hotter in summer and colder on winter nights. The infamous June Gloom socks coastal areas in marine layer fog May–July until midday.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇬🇧 London🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Spring

45–61°F

March–May

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

63–73°F

June–August

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

49–61°F

September–November

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

38–46°F

December–February

55–68°F

December–February

London vs Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions

Does London or Los Angeles have better weather?

London and Los Angeles have very different climates. Temperate oceanic — mild, cloudy, and notoriously changeable year-round Los Angeles: Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit London vs Los Angeles?

Best time for London: June, July, August, September. Best time for Los Angeles: March, April, May, October, November.

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