Los Angeles weather in January (California, United States of America)
What can you expect from the weather in Los Angeles during January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In Los Angeles the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.
Los Angeles in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.
The city usually sees around 224 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Los Angeles. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Los Angeles climate page with graphs.
Los Angeles, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
9°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Water Temperature
14°C
Chance of Rain
17%
Precipitation
49 mm
Rainy days
5 days
Humidity
57%
Windspeed
11 km/h
Sunshine
224 hours
Percentage Sunshine
71%
Where to go in the United States of America in January
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Los Angeles in January?
For visitors traveling to Los Angeles, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
Interested in more climate information?
Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Los Angeles.
Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
