🇺🇸 Los Angeles vs Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸

Los Angeles, United States vs Washington, D.C., United States — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Los Angeles is the warmer of the two — about 5 degrees warmer on average across the year. Los Angeles is drier, with roughly 159 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇺🇸 Los Angeles🇺🇸 Washington, D.C.
Avg annual high24°C19°C
Hottest monthJuly (28°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (9°C low)January (-3°C low)
Rainy days / year32191
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitApril, May, NovemberApril, May, October

🇺🇸 Los Angeles

Best around April, May, November. Hottest in July (28°C), coldest lows in January (9°C).

🇺🇸 Washington, D.C.

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. warmer?

Los Angeles is warmer overall, averaging about 5 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Los Angeles or Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is rainier — Los Angeles sees about 159 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles vs Washington, D.C.?

Los Angeles is best around April, May, November; Washington, D.C. is best around April, May, October.

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