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Los Angeles cycling weather

Cycling in Los Angeles often means long rides between coast, city and mountains. Weather conditions change depending on elevation, distance from the ocean and time of day. RouteWeather shows you how conditions evolve along your entire route.

See wind, rain and temperature along every kilometre of your route — not just at the start.

Why a city forecast isn't enough

Checking weather in LA city doesn't reflect conditions on climbs like Angeles Crest or coastal rides towards Malibu. Wind, heat and elevation all vary significantly. RouteWeather aligns forecasts with your route and timing.

What changes along a long route

  • Coastal winds affect long-distance rides
  • Mountain temperatures drop significantly with elevation
  • Heat increases inland during the day
  • Morning conditions are often calmer
  • Wind direction shapes out-and-back routes

Climate overview

Month
Temp Day
Temp Night
Sunny Days
Sun Hours
Rain Days
Precipitation
Humidity
UV Index
Day Length
Jan 20°C 7°C 29 9.3h 2 19 mm 75 % 2 10h 11m
Feb 20°C 9°C 24 8.7h 6 76 mm 73 % 3 10h 59m
Mar 20°C 9°C 26 9.5h 11 63 mm 70 % 4 12h
Apr 24°C 11°C 29 11.1h 4 8 mm 68 % 5 13h 3m
May 27°C 15°C 29 11.8h 2 2 mm 65 % 6 13h 57m
Jun 28°C 16°C 30 12.5h 1 5 mm 67 % 7 14h 23m
Jul 29°C 17°C 31 13.1h 1 0 mm 66 % 8 14h 9m
Aug 33°C 18°C 31 12.5h 0 0 mm 68 % 7 13h 22m
Sep 31°C 19°C 30 10.6h 2 25 mm 70 % 5 12h 21m
Oct 27°C 14°C 30 10.0h 5 59 mm 72 % 4 11h 18m
Nov 22°C 12°C 24 7.9h 8 205 mm 76 % 2 10h 23m
Dec 20°C 10°C 26 8.0h 6 165 mm 77 % 2 9h 55m

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to ride in Los Angeles?

Early morning offers cooler temperatures and lighter winds. Summer afternoons can be hot inland, while coastal areas stay milder.

Do conditions change during long rides?

Yes — especially when moving between coast and mountains. RouteWeather shows these changes hour by hour along your route.