Los Angeles is headed for a warm, mostly sunny Monday with a high near 88°F once patchy morning fog burns off by around 11 a.m. PT, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard office. Grab sunglasses and plan your outdoor time for after the fog clears — it’s a solid day for the beach, Griffith Park, or Runyon Canyon before things cool off later this week.
Today’s Setup
Today is actually the warmest stretch before a gradual cooling trend kicks in, per the NWS Area Forecast Discussion. A weak trough sliding down the coast will push a more consistent marine layer into coastal valleys by midweek, so enjoy today’s near-88°F warmth while it lasts — Tuesday’s high backs off to near 85°F. Rain chances stay minimal, with only a 5% chance today.
Best Window To Be Outside
Once the fog lifts late morning, afternoon into early evening is your best window, with a low around 68°F overnight for comfortable sleeping weather. South-southwest winds stay light, 0 to 10 mph, so it’s also a fine evening for the patio — a patio furniture set or outdoor string lights can make the most of it after sunset.
Dodgers Gameday, Concerts & This Week’s Events
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Kansas City Royals tonight at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, with a Max Muncy “Game 7 Home Run” bobblehead giveaway — first pitch conditions should be warm and dry, ideal for grabbing seats early. Get tickets on SeatGeek and grab official team gear on Fanatics before you go. Later this week, Melanie Martinez brings HADES: THE SACRIFICE to the Kia Forum on August 14 (a Melanie Martinez t-shirt makes a great show souvenir), and Karol G’s Tropitour lands at SoFi Stadium the same night. Find tickets on StubHub for either. The Los Angeles Chargers open training camp at The Bolt on August 16 — check Fanatics for gear ahead of the season.
What To Wear Or Bring
Light layers work best: something breathable for the warm afternoon, plus a light jacket for the cooler evening. If you’re golfing or hiking once the fog clears, sun protection matters — check out the UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie for $5. With mostly sunny skies and light wind, it’s genuinely good golf weather; a Pinemeadow Golf complete set is worth a look if you’re building a bag. The AFD notes only a slight, low-confidence chance of a stray mountain shower or thunderstorm in the San Gabriel or Ventura/LA County mountains this afternoon — not a concern for the valleys or coast.
Tonight’s Dinner
Warm, clear evenings like this are made for the grill — burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob all work well tonight. An instant-read meat thermometer and a grill brush and scraper set make cleanup and doneness easy. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Tuesday stays similar with a high near 85°F and morning fog, while the marine layer builds through midweek, bringing more cloud cover and cooler temperatures to coastal valleys by Wednesday. Rain chances remain low across the LA basin all week, per the National Weather Service.
