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Los Angeles weather in January

Long-run climate averages for Los Angeles, CA in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

January at a glance

In January, Los Angeles averages 62°F by day and 45°F at night. The wettest month is usually February.

January in Los Angeles averages a daytime high of 62°F and an overnight low of 45°F, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is the coldest month of the year here. Across the whole year Los Angeles sees roughly 30 inches of precipitation.

Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Los Angeles forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Los Angeles weather by month

what to expect in Los Angeles through the year

Here is Los Angeles's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Los Angeles by season.

Jan
62°
45°
Mild
Feb
63°
45°
Mild
Wettest
Mar
64°
47°
Mild
Apr
72°
50°
Warm
May
73°
54°
Warm
Jun
79°
59°
Warm
Jul
89°
62°
Hot
Aug
88°
64°
Hot
Sep
85°
63°
Hot
Oct
84°
59°
Warm
Nov
74°
51°
Warm
Dec
69°
49°
Mild

Common questions

How warm is Los Angeles in January?
Los Angeles averages a daytime high of 62°F in January, with overnight lows around 45°F. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast — for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is January a good time to visit Los Angeles?
The most comfortable time to visit Los Angeles is usually January, March, April and May, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest February rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Los Angeles in January?
The wettest month in Los Angeles is usually February. Across the year the city sees roughly 30 inches of precipitation.

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