The Best Time to Walk in Los Angeles in August
August is the hard season to walk in Los Angeles, and the right answer is simple: go before 8 AM, or after sunset. The middle of the day isn't walking weather this month — take the early window and let the afternoon go.
The window this month
Aim for before 8 AM, or after sunset — the heat and the ground both peak in the middle of the day. Expect highs near 84°F and lows around 63°F, at about 58% humidity.
If your doctor wants you walking every day through a Los Angeles August, the early window is how you keep that promise safely. Hydrate first, keep it short, and let the rest of the day stay indoors.
For dogs, August pavement in Los Angeles can get hot enough to hurt paws. Keep dog walks to before 8 AM, or after sunset, and press the back of your hand to the ground first. Dog walking safety in Los Angeles →
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time of day to walk in Los Angeles in August?
In August, the comfortable window in Los Angeles is before 8 AM, or after sunset — the heat and the ground both peak in the middle of the day.
Is it too hot to walk in Los Angeles in August?
For much of the day, yes — August is the hard season here. The safe windows are before 8 AM, or after sunset; the middle of the day is best spent indoors.
