Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is a multi-purpose stadium and a National Historic Landmark in Los Angeles. This Streamline Moderne structure, operated by the University of Southern California, was opened in 1923 and hosted the 1984 Summer Olympics. It has a capacity of 77,500 and is the 44th most looked-up sight in the United States on English Wikipedia, ranking among the 120 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The warmest weather occurs from June to September, when daily highs are between 28 and 32 °C and rainfall is minimal. In July and August, there is about 1 mm of rain. The wettest period is between December and February, when monthly rainfall reaches up to 97 mm and there are about 5 to 6 rainy days. To reach the stadium, travelers can use Los Angeles International Airport, which is 14 km away, or Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport, 11 km away. The site is 3,697 km from Washington, D.C.
A visit can be combined with the U.S. Bank Tower, 5.1 km away, or SoFi Stadium, 8.5 km away. Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Dolby Theatre, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame are also within 11 km. Self-guided tours cost $10 per person and are available Wednesday through Sunday from 10AM-4PM.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is February, with about 97 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 82 | 97 | 60 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 34 | 59 |
| 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.
