Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.
The best weather in Glendale is from June, October, November. — consistent weather climate
☀️Pleasant
| Score | 68 | 76 | 81 | 94 | 95 | 98 | 73 | 71 | 81 | 96 | 96 | 69 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate | Mild | Mild | Mild | Mild | Pleasant | Pleasant | Pleasant | Pleasant | Pleasant | Pleasant | Mild | Mild |
| Temperature | 8–19°C | 8–20°C | 9–21°C | 11–24°C | 12–24°C | 15–28°C | 17–32°C | 18–32°C | 18–31°C | 15–28°C | 11–23°C | 9–19°C |
| Feels like | 6–17°C | 6–18°C | 7–20°C | 10–23°C | 12–24°C | 16–30°C | 19–33°C | 20–34°C | 18–32°C | 15–27°C | 9–21°C | 6–16°C |
| Precipitation | 97mm 7 days | 82mm 7 days | 86mm 10 days | 23mm 4 days | 13mm 4 days | 6mm 2 days | 3mm 1 days | 10mm 1 days | 14mm 2 days | 13mm 3 days | 24mm 3 days | 88mm 6 days |
| Sunshine | 8.4h ☀︎ 82% | 9.1h ☀︎ 83% | 10.3h ☀︎ 86% | 11.6h ☀︎ 89% | 12.6h ☀︎ 90% | 13.4h ☀︎ 93% | 13.7h ☀︎ 97% | 12.6h ☀︎ 94% | 11.5h ☀︎ 93% | 10.5h ☀︎ 93% | 9.5h ☀︎ 91% | 8.3h ☀︎ 84% |
| Wind | NE · 12 km/h | E · 14 km/h | S · 15 km/h | S · 15 km/h | S · 14 km/h | S · 13 km/h | S · 13 km/h | S · 14 km/h | S · 13 km/h | S · 13 km/h | SE · 12 km/h | NE · 12 km/h |
| Humidity (%) | 62% | 56% | 63% | 60% | 68% | 65% | 62% | 61% | 61% | 53% | 47% | 55% |
| Day length | 10.2h | 11.0h | 12.0h | 13.1h | 14.0h | 14.4h | 14.2h | 13.4h | 12.4h | 11.3h | 10.4h | 9.9h |
Glendale's visitor numbers peak at precisely the wrong times—in the rain-swept chill of January and the sweltering heat of August—leaving its most glorious, sun-drenched months in late spring and October remarkably uncrowded.
Tucked against the base of the Verdugo Mountains just north of Downtown Los Angeles, Glendale carries an unexpected cultural weight as one of the quiet epicenters of American animation. DreamWorks Animation and Marvel Animation have their roots anchored in these quiet, palm-lined grids and rugged foothills. Most visitors treat Glendale as a functional commuter hub or a retail detour, flocking here in droves during midwinter holidays and late-summer family vacations. But doing so means stepping into the valley at its two absolute extremes: sodden downpours that shut down mountain trails, or unrelenting August heat that radiates off the asphalt. The real magic of the city reveals itself when the broader Los Angeles basin forgets to visit, particularly when the foothills glow green and the dry breeze off the Verdugos makes walking Brand Boulevard an effortless delight.
Between April and June, Glendale delivers the dream of Southern California without the smothering summer haze or the tourist gridlock. Days warm steadily into the mid-twenties, moving toward an easy, sun-baked warmth by June that never turns oppressive. The air tumbling down from the Verdugo Mountains is crisp in the mornings and aromatic with dry sage by noon.
This is the premier stretch of the year for exploring outside. The trails ascending from Deukmejian Wilderness Park into the upper ridges offer razor-sharp views stretching clear across the San Fernando Valley to the downtown skyline. Rainfall practically disappears, tapering to mere whispers of coastal dampness that burn off before breakfast, leaving thirteen hours of uninterrupted daylight to wander through Verdugo Park or explore the sprawling open-air concourses along Brand Boulevard.
What makes this window truly extraordinary is the relative calm. While the rest of Southern California gears up for summer, Glendale experiences a noticeable dip in visitor density. You can cross the city without getting caught in the usual arterial paralysis, stroll shaded residential lanes beneath blooming jacaranda trees, and linger in peaceful neighborhood squares without fighting for breathing room.
By July, the atmospheric lid slams shut over the San Fernando Valley. High summer in Glendale is intensely hot, with afternoon temperatures routinely surging well past thirty degrees and the mountain slopes acting as a thermal wall that traps the baking air. The sun has a direct, stinging bite from midday until late afternoon, turning wide avenues into shimmering heat sinks.
August presents the supreme paradox of the Glendale calendar: it matches January for the sheer volume of visitors, yet climate-wise, it is one of the most punishing times to be here. Walking midday streets becomes a chore best avoided, and mountain hikes are strictly a crack-of-dawn endeavor before the sun crests the Verdugo Mountains. Late summer also brings the occasional muggy atmospheric burst, driving humidity up alongside the heat.
If you find yourself here in late summer, survival means adopting local rhythms. Outdoor exploration belongs exclusively to the twilight hours, when the temperature finally dips and crowds migrate toward the fountains and shaded promenades of the Americana at Brand. September prolongs the summer bake well into what the rest of the country considers autumn, offering only modest relief toward its final days.
October performs an astonishing rescue of the city's climate. The relentless high heat evaporates almost overnight, replaced by steady, mild warmth and brilliantly clear air. Apparent temperatures settle into the comfortable twenties, while rainfall remains negligible. The light shifts to that sharp, slanted gold unique to Southern California autumn, throwing the contours of the Verdugo Mountains into dramatic relief.
November sustains this perfection. While crowds begin to tick upward as holiday shoppers drift into the commercial core, the atmosphere remains sublime. The days are pleasantly warm enough for short sleeves under the midday sun, yet cool down quickly enough by dusk to require a light jacket.
This is the finest season to walk the manicured terraced grounds and historic art pavilions of Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where the vistas over the valley are rendered pristine by the autumn winds. Every outdoor activity that was painful in August becomes intoxicatingly pleasant now, free from summer's oppressive thermal blanket.
Winter in Glendale is a sharp shock to anyone expecting perpetual, postcard-perfect warmth. January is the city's busiest month on the calendar, yet it is also the coldest and wettest stretch of the entire year. Pacific storm fronts sweep inland and slam straight into the Verdugos, unloading heavy, plan-canceling downpours rather than gentle drizzles.
When a storm rolls through, hiking paths wash into mud, outdoor promenades clear out, and the surrounding peaks often disappear into low, brooding cloud cover. Day temperatures hover around the mid-teens, and damp evenings carry a bite that feels considerably colder than the numbers suggest.
February and March keep the valley lush and green, but the rain remains persistent and intense when systems move through. Between the storms, you will catch days of startling clarity, with snow-dusted San Gabriel peaks visible on the eastern horizon. But planning a trip entirely around outdoor roaming during these months is an unnecessary gamble, particularly in January when you pay peak-season patience for the year's gloomiest weather.
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