Pack or skip
Winter coat for Los Angeles in October
Verdict
Skip it
Lows stay near 62°F — a coat is overkill.
Why
Los Angeles in October averages highs of 78°F, lows of 62°F, 2 rainy days.
That climate means a winter coat isn't pulling its weight. Lows stay near 62°F — a coat is overkill.
What to bring instead
Consider packable down jacket instead →
See the pack-or-skip verdict for packable down jacket in Los Angeles in October.