🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs 🇺🇸 Seattle

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Los Angeles

clear sky

81°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 80°F

H 87°F / L 73°F

Humidity: 32%

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Seattle

clear sky

63°F

Clear Sky

Feels like 62°F

H 67°F / L 59°F

Humidity: 59%

Climate Overview

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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.

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Seattle

Seattle's climate is defined by the Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains to the west, and the Cascades to the east. The rain shadow effect of the Olympics makes Seattle significantly drier than the Washington coast. Summers are glorious (July averages less rainfall than Miami); winters are grey and drizzly but rarely brutal.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇺🇸 Seattle
Spring

60–74°F

March–May

Summer

68–88°F

June–September

Fall

62–79°F

October–November

Winter

55–68°F

December–February

Los Angeles vs Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Los Angeles or Seattle have better weather?

Los Angeles and Seattle have very different climates. Mediterranean — warm dry summers, mild wet winters, abundant sunshine Seattle: Seattle's climate is defined by the Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains to the west, and the Cascades. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

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

Best time for Los Angeles: March, April, May, October, November. Best time for Seattle: spring and fall.

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