Los Angeles weather today brings cool, cloudy conditions with a slight chance of light rain before 5 AM, followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 66°F—about 4 to 8 degrees below normal for early May.
If you’re heading out this morning, there’s just a 21% chance of a brief shower, mainly before dawn. The National Weather Service says that upper-level low pressure sitting over the entire LA metro will drift east toward the California-Arizona border by late afternoon, keeping skies mostly cloudy through midday. Onshore flow from the southwest will be light, around 0 to 10 mph, so don’t expect much wind. Coastal neighborhoods like Santa Monica and Malibu may linger under marine layer clouds longer than inland areas.
This is a great day to catch up on indoor plans—or grab a packable rain jacket just in case if you’re venturing to Griffith Park or Runyon Canyon. The cool air means you won’t overheat on a hike, and trails should be dry by mid-morning.
Looking ahead to Wednesday and beyond: A major pattern shift arrives Wednesday morning. High pressure builds in from the north, the upper-level low exits, and dry northeast flow takes over Southern California. Expect sunny skies, rapidly rising temperatures (10 to 15 degrees warmer in the mountains and far interior, 5 to 10 degrees in the valleys), and a high near 73°F. The coast will warm more slowly thanks to increasing onshore flow by afternoon, but you’ll still feel the difference. By Friday and the weekend, highs could approach 90°F in some areas—so enjoy today’s cooler weather while it lasts.
For sports fans: The Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox game is Wednesday at Angel Stadium. Expect beautiful baseball weather—sunny and in the low 70s with light winds. Perfect for tailgating! Grab a Los Angeles Angels jersey or Los Angeles Angels fitted cap to show your team spirit, and Find tickets on StubHub if you’re looking to catch the action.
If you’re heading to any of the Netflix Is A Joke events happening this week—like Katt Williams at Intuit Dome or Louis C.K. Ridiculous at the Hollywood Bowl tonight—dress in layers; evenings will still be cool in the mid-50s. Get tickets on SeatGeek for any remaining shows.
Tonight’s dinner idea: This cool, damp weather is perfect for comfort food. Slow cooker chili, beef stew, or a hearty pot of soup hits the spot. Set up a programmable slow cooker in the morning and come home to a warm meal. You can order groceries on Amazon Fresh to grab beef, beans, broth, and vegetables—everything you need for a cozy dinner delivered to your door.
Next few days: Wednesday brings that sunny warmup. Thursday and Friday will be even warmer, so enjoy the cool start while you’ve got it. No rain is expected through the weekend.
