Verdict: Excellent month
Los Angeles Weather in January
January hits the sweet spot in Los Angeles — highs around 19°C (66°F), ideal for a full day on foot. Rain is occasional — about 6 wet days in a typical year. Overall, January is one of the best months of the year to be in Los Angeles.
Average high
19°C / 66°F
Average low
8°C / 46°F
Rain days
~6
Precipitation
83 mm
What to pack for Los Angeles in January
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Evenings turn genuinely cool — pack a warm layer for after dark
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January against the rest of the year
Warmest in Los Angeles: Aug (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (19°C / 66°F) · Wettest: Mar (~10 rain days)
19°
8°
Jan
20°
8°
Feb
20°
9°
Mar
24°
11°
Apr
25°
13°
May
28°
15°
Jun
31°
17°
Jul
32°
18°
Aug
31°
18°
Sep
28°
15°
Oct
24°
10°
Nov
19°
9°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)