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Rancho Palos Verdes Weather in January

Rancho Palos Verdes in January sees pleasant temperatures, with highs around 20°C (68°F) and overnight lows of 10°C (50°F). Overall excellent conditions make it one of the better months to visit.

Rainfall in Rancho Palos Verdes in January

Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 6 days of rain, averaging 52 mm (2 in). 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 Rancho Palos Verdes in January

January is one of the better months to visit Rancho Palos Verdes. Expect 20°C (68°F) during the day and 10°C (50°F) at night. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. With lows of 10°C (50°F), nights are cool. If you're out after dark, an extra layer will keep you comfortable. The cooler air at night is also great for getting a good rest.

Sunshine in Rancho Palos Verdes in January

The city usually sees around 224 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days — a great month for sightseeing.

Wind Speed in Rancho Palos Verdes in January

January has wind speeds averaging 3 m/s (6 knots). You can expect comfortable light winds that steadily move flags and feel mild throughout the day. Since this is an average, daily conditions vary from gentle winds to more active breezes.

Average water temperature in January

The water is 14°C (57°F) this month — cool enough to feel refreshing on a warm day, but cold enough that most people won't stay in for long without a wetsuit.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

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Rancho Palos Verdes Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C (50°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 14°C (57°F) *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm (2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 57% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 3 m/s (6 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 224 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 71% *  
* Data from: Los Angeles, the United States of America (20 KM, 12 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in January

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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. The water temperature sits at about 14°C (57°F), which is too chilly for most people to enjoy swimming. Leave the swimsuit at home unless you love cold water. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Rancho Palos Verdes in January

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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