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Lake Forest Weather in January

Lake Forest in January sees pleasant temperatures, with highs around 21°C (70°F) and overnight lows of 9°C (48°F). Overall excellent conditions make it one of the better months to visit.

Rainfall in Lake Forest in January

Rain is expected on roughly 6 days, totalling around 46 mm (1.8 in) for the month. When rain does fall this month, it tends to come down hard. The low number of rain days makes each shower more significant.

Temperature in Lake Forest in January

The excellent temperature in Lake Forest in January makes it a solid month to visit, with 21°C (70°F) during the day and 9°C (48°F) at night. The month of January belongs to the winter season. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With lows around 9°C (48°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Lake Forest in January

The month enjoys around 198 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April, May, June, October and November typically offer the best circumstances for Lake Forest.

Lake Forest Temperature in January

Min Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Max Temperature
21°C (70°F)
Chance of Rain
20%
Precipitation
46 mm (1.8 in)
Rainy days
6 days
Sunshine
198 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Corona, the United States of America (27 KM, 17 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Lake Forest in January

Comfortable temperatures call for an easy wardrobe in January. Pack summer basics like t-shirts and shorts, but include a light jacket for cooler moments. A pair of comfortable walking shoes is essential. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Lake Forest in January

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    6/10
  • Cycling
    10/10
  • Walking
    10/10
  • Camping
    5/10
  • Outdoor sports
    10/10

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