Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood Sign is an architectural landmark and cultural icon located in Los Angeles. It is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and is one of the most looked-up sights in the United States on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, when daily highs reach about 32 °C. These months are also the driest, with minimal rainfall. The wettest months are January and February, which see between 92 mm and 103 mm of rain. For more moderate temperatures, April and May offer daily highs between 23 °C and 26 °C, while December and January have the lowest temperatures, with lows of about 6 °C.
The nearest airport is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport, located 8 km away. The site is 3,696 km from Washington, D.C. There is no wheelchair access at this location. Nearby attractions include the Dolby Theatre, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which are all within 5 km. Other nearby sites include the U.S. Bank Tower, 11.1 km away, and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 13.7 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is February, with about 103 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 92 | 103 | 63 | 30 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 21 | 37 | 63 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
