Monthly climate guide
Los Angeles weather in January
January in Los Angeles is typically mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and night-time lows near 8°C (47°F). The month usually brings about 68 mm of rain (some rain) and is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Los Angeles is usually about 2°C warmer than Santa Barbara, 140 km away, in January.
- January brings mid-winter to Los Angeles.
- January is among Los Angeles's three coolest months.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Los Angeles — roughly 168% more rain than average.
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
19°C
66°F
Avg low
8°C
47°F
Rainfall
68 mm
some rain
Humidity
60%
relative
Sky
44%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Los Angeles weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 47°F | 68 mm | 60% | 44% |
| February | 19°C / 66°F | 8°C / 46°F | 53 mm | 61% | 35% |
| March | 20°C / 68°F | 9°C / 49°F | 57 mm | 65% | 44% |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 51°F | 17 mm | 61% | 35% |
| May | 24°C / 74°F | 12°C / 54°F | 10 mm | 63% | 32% |
| June | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 58°F | 1 mm | 56% | 21% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 64°F | 3 mm | 51% | 18% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 65°F | 1 mm | 48% | 14% |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 65°F | 4 mm | 50% | 19% |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 60°F | 8 mm | 50% | 22% |
| November | 22°C / 72°F | 11°C / 53°F | 27 mm | 52% | 32% |
| December | 18°C / 65°F | 8°C / 47°F | 56 mm | 56% | 40% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Los Angeles?
Our Los Angeles guide recommends: March to May or September to November, when temperatures are comfortable and coastal fog is less frequent.
Budget real time for driving between neighbourhoods — LA's distances look short on a map but traffic can make them slow.
Best time to visit Los Angeles →Other United States cities in January
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Los Angeles in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Los Angeles?
January is a reasonable time for Los Angeles: highs around 19°C and about 68 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Los Angeles in January?
Average highs are about 19°C (66°F) and average lows about 8°C (47°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in January?
Los Angeles typically gets around 68 mm of rain in January — some rain. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
When is the best time to visit Los Angeles?
March to May or September to November, when temperatures are comfortable and coastal fog is less frequent.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Los Angeles (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.