Los Angeles weather in January
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C, with around 5 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While January isn't our top-rated month for Los Angeles, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
20°C
Average low
8°C
Rainy days
5 days
Best months to visit
April, May, June, July, September, October, November
What to do in Los Angeles in January
Whatever the weather, Los Angeles rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Beach days in Santa Monica
Hollywood studio tours
Hiking Griffith Park
Museum visits
Farmers market food crawls
Scenic coastal drives
What to pack for January
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
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January (you are here)
20C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
February
21C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
March
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
April
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
May
25C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
June
28C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
July
31C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
August
32C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
September
31C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
October
29C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
November
24C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
December
19C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
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