What is the Weather in Los Angeles in January

This post is an overview of the January weather in Los Angeles, including snow and precipitation forecasts, as well as tips on how to dress and things to do.

Temperatures
How Much Sun, Rain, and Snow
What to Wear
Things to Do
Seasonal Outlook
Free Tours by Foot

HOW COLD IS LA IN JANUARY?

January in Los Angeles is a great time to see this great city. Temperatures are mild and skies, for the most part, tend to be mostly clear or partly sunny.

Early morning low temperatures tend to be in the upper 40s F (8 to 9 C) with a few of the colder mornings dipping down into the lower 40s F (5 to 6 C).

The record low temperature in Los Angeles during January was 28 F (-2.2 C).

Afternoon high temperatures will average in upper 60s F (about 20 C) with a few of the warmer afternoons getting up into the upper 70s F (26 to 27 C).

The highest temperature recorded in Los Angeles during January was 95 F (35 C).

HOW MUCH SUN AND RAIN?

Even though this is the rainy season you can still expect about 22 days this month with clear or partly sunny skies offering ample time to see the sites of this city.

Some rain does occur on about 6 days but only about 2 days will see rainfalls of 0.5 inches (12.7 mm) or more.

What is the Weather in January in Los Angeles

Does it Snow in Los Angeles?

Snow is extremely rare in Los Angeles; however, the nearby mountains do receive heavy snows during the winter months.

The greatest snowfall recorded in downtown Los Angeles was 2 inches (5 cm) on January 15, 1932.

WHAT TO WEAR IN JANUARY?

The weather is generally spring-like so a light jacket and a sweater make a lot of sense as well as an umbrella as there are a couple of rainy days possible this month.

You should also bring some summer gear for those few warm days and don’t forget a good pair of walking shoes for the nicer days.

WHAT TO DO IN LOS ANGELES IN JANUARY?

Below are 10 top things to do in January in Los Angeles.

But, be sure to read our full post on what to do in Los Angeles in January, which includes free things to do, night and family-friendly activities and attractions, as well as our definitive post on the best things to do in LA.

And if you are planning on visiting many of Los Angeles’s top attractions, then you should consider a tourist discount pass as you could save up to 50% of retail ticket prices to tours, attractions, and restaurants.