What to expect in Los Angeles in January
January is a strong choice for Los Angeles: 20° / 9°, with manageable crowds at the big attractions and prices close to the yearly average.
Los Angeles weather in January
Typical conditions in Los Angeles during January, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 20°C 68°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C 48°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 48/100 |
| Total rainfall | 79 mm3.1 in |
| Rainy days | 6 |
| Sea temperature | 15°C 59°F |
| Daylight | 10 h 8 min |
| How it feels | Mild — layers weather |
Average highs sit around 20°C with lows near 9°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Los Angeles — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 20°C by day and about 9°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
Costs in January sit around the yearly average for Los Angeles — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 42% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- People who would rather have space than perfect conditions
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Rose Parade while you’re there.
- Rose Parade — Flower-covered floats and marching bands travel along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena on New Year's Day.
Los Angeles in January compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 23° / 11° | Moderate | $$ | 69 |
| December | 20° / 9° | Moderate | $$ | 58 |
| January · This month | 20° / 9° | Moderate | $$ | 62 |
| February | 20° / 10° | Moderate | $$ | 61 |
| March | 21° / 11° | Moderate | $$ | 59 |
These months score higher for Los Angeles on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in January
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in January.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
