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On any day, but especially in summer, the daytime temperature at the Los Angeles beaches will be 2-7 degrees cooler than the temperatures above, which were measured downtown. The biggest difference is in July and August.

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A few general notes about attire in Los Angeles: Most California businesses follow a "business casual" policy, and some tend toward shorts and tennies with no socks. Ask your business contacts about standards at their company. Los Angeles is, however, the home of Hollywood and image conscious people. If you want to blend in at the trendiest restaurants, bring your trendiest clothes and if plan to go to the theater or eat at a very exclusive restaurant, bring dress clothes. Otherwise, casual clothing is all you need.

MONTHS	WHAT TO EXPECT	WHAT TO PACK/WEAR
November December January	Winter is the rainy season. Monthly rainfall often comes all on the same day, especially during winter storms. After it rains, the skies are sometimes exceptionally clear	Umbrella or rain jacket with hood Warm jacket or light coat (not a heavy winter coat) Long-sleeved shirts and sweaters
February March	In some years, winter rains extend into these months. In others it's reasonably dry. Spring-blooming trees and flowers are at their best.	Mid-weight jacket Long-sleeved shirts and sweaters
April May June	Clear days and little fog. One of the best times of year to visit. Some smog	Mid-weight jacket Short-sleeved shirts and light weight pants, sweater for layering Shorts on the warmest days
June July August	Warm days. Marine layer and fog can linger until noon. Evening fog comes in suddenly and can be cold. Worst months for smog, especially inland near the mountains.	Shorts for daytime Jacket or sweatshirt and long pants for evenings, especially near the water
September October	Clear days and little fog. One of the best times of year.	Mid-weight jacket Short-sleeved shirts and light weight pants, sweater for layering Shorts on the warmest days

A few words about LA's almost-legendary smog: Much of the reputation for smog here was created in the 1970s when LA truly had some of the worst air in the world. However, massive smog abatement campaigns have paid off and Los Angeles now has the best air it's had in 20 years. All of that is not to say that the air in LA is always clear as a bell. Some days, there is still a heavy haze over much of the city. Some of this is natural - the LA basin has been hazy since before industrialization. If the smog bothers you, head for the beach. No matter what the conditions, the air is always best there.

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