2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Los Angeles in January

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

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Climate Overview

January is a good time to visit Los Angeles. Los Angeles has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 19°C, lows of 7°C, and approximately 2 rainy days per month.

Avg High

19°C

Avg Low

7°C

Rainy days

2days

Daylight

10.1h

Is January a good time to visit Los Angeles?

Conditions are pleasant for sightseeing, though you might encounter occasional showers.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:59 AM

Sunset

5:06 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 19°C 7°C 2 Good
February 22°C 9°C 3 Good
March 18°C 9°C 15 Excellent (best)
April 23°C 12°C 8 Excellent (best)
May 27°C 14°C 1 Excellent (best)
June 28°C 16°C 1 Good
July 30°C 16°C 0 Good
August 33°C 18°C 0 Good
September 33°C 17°C 0 Excellent (best)
October 30°C 16°C 0 Excellent (best)
November 24°C 10°C 1 Good
December 21°C 8°C 1 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

Planning a trip to Los Angeles?

Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Los Angeles? +

January is typically Good for visiting Los Angeles, with average highs of 19°C and around 2 rainy days.

What should I pack for Los Angeles in January? +

With highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in January? +

Los Angeles typically sees around 2 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Los Angeles in January? +

In January, Los Angeles gets approximately 10.1 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Los Angeles? +

No, January is not peak season in Los Angeles. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Los Angeles? +

The best months to visit Los Angeles are March, April, May, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: America/Los_Angeles)

Last Updated: January 2026

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