01Weather
Los Angeles weather in January
Afternoons in January average 19.2 °C (67 °F) and nights cool to 10.2 °C (50 °F). The month brings about 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain spread over roughly 1 days. Compared with December it is 0.4 °C cooler; February is 0.1 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical January | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 24 °C / 76 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 15 °C / 59 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 7 °C / 45 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.4 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 5 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest January day 2016–2025 | 31.7 °C / 3.9 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 06:58 | 16:54 | 9.9 h |
| 15 January | 06:58 | 17:06 | 10.1 h |
| 31 January | 06:50 | 17:22 | 10.5 h |
Daylight grows by about 36 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/Los_Angeles).
03Crowds
How busy Los Angeles is in January
moderate The main sights are moderate in January. What drives it:
- Rose Parade on 1 January
- awards season
- rainy season
04Public holidays
Public holidays in January 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 18 Jan 2027 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Los Angeles in January
Every year in January
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Parade | 1 January, Pasadena | parade |
| Golden Globes | January, Beverly Hills | culture |
07Packing
What to pack for Los Angeles in January
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
January starts with the Rose Parade in Pasadena on New Year's Day and the awards season, with the Golden Globes early in the month, and is the heart of the rainy season, though rain still falls on only about five days and clear spells bring the best views of snow on the San Gabriel Mountains. Afternoons average 19 °C. Hotel rates are moderate. The Santa Ana winds can bring warm, dry days and fire risk even in winter.
Martin Luther King Day on the third Monday brings a parade in South LA. Whale watching for grey whales off Palos Verdes and Long Beach begins. Disneyland is quiet after the holidays. The ocean is cold at 15 °C. Daylight runs from about seven to five. For the wettest month and the Grammys, see February.
09Compare
Los Angeles month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 °C | 10 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| February | 19 °C | 10 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| March | 19 °C | 12 °C | 1 | – | busy | Excellent |
| April | 21 °C | 14 °C | 1 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 21 °C | 15 °C | 0 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| June | 23 °C | 17 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| July | 25 °C | 19 °C | 0 | – | very busy | Good |
| August | 26 °C | 20 °C | 0 | – | very busy | Good |
| September | 26 °C | 19 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| October | 25 °C | 16 °C | 0 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 22 °C | 13 °C | 1 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| December | 20 °C | 11 °C | 2 | – | busy | Excellent |
Not sure about January? See the best time to visit Los Angeles.
10Elsewhere
January in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas in January | 14 °C | 1 |
| San Francisco in January | 15 °C | 7 |
| Vancouver in January | 8 °C | 16 |
| Cancún in January | 27 °C | – |
| Toronto in January | 0 °C | 10 |
| Orlando in January | 22 °C | 2 |
11FAQ
Los Angeles in January: your questions
Is January a good time to visit Los Angeles?
January is one of the best months to visit Los Angeles. Daytime highs average 19 °C (67 °F), rain falls on about 1 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles in January?
Expect mild days around 19 °C (67 °F) and nights near 10 °C (50 °F). One January in ten brings afternoons above 24 °C, and one in ten stays below 15 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in January?
January brings about 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain over roughly 1 days, which is dry by Los Angeles standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 5 percent.
What should I wear in Los Angeles in January?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes.
Is Los Angeles crowded in January?
The main sights are moderate in January. Main drivers: Rose Parade on 1 January; awards season; rainy season.
What time does it get dark in Los Angeles in January?
Around the middle of January the sun sets at about 17:06 and rises at 06:58, giving 10.1 hours of daylight.