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Los Angeles in January

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. The best months for Los Angeles are May, June, July and September. In January, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time.
Avg temp
13°C
Rainfall
19 mm
Crowds
Quieter
~Cost/day
$150
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Los Angeles is typically cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain. Average temperatures sit around 13°C with about 19mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Los Angeles in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Los Angeles Theatre Center
The Los Angeles Theatre Center is a performance complex of several theaters that first opened in Downtown Los Angeles. Designed and built in 1916 in the Greek revival style, the sp
Siege of Los Angeles
The siege of Los Angeles, was a military response by armed Mexican civilians to the August 1846 occupation of the Pueblo de Los Ángeles by the United States Marines during the Mex
Los Angeles Sister Cities Monument
The Los Angeles Sister Cities Monument, also known as the Sister Cities of Los Angeles Monument, is a fingerpost and monument in Los Angeles' Civic Center, in the U.S. state of Cal
Nagoya Clock Tower
The Nagoya Clock Tower is a clock tower in Los Angeles' Civic Center, in the U.S. state of California. The clock was gifted by the people of Nagoya to those of Los Angeles in 1984,
Local food tour of Los Angeles
Taste the signature dishes of Los Angeles.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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Los Angeles in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Los Angeles?+

A quieter, shoulder or off-peak time. Los Angeles's best months are generally May, June, July and September.

What is the weather like in Los Angeles in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 13°C. Rainfall averages about 19mm for the month. In short, cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What should I pack for Los Angeles in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: cool, bring a warm jacket and layers; very little rain.

What is there to do in Los Angeles in January?+

Popular things to do include Los Angeles Theatre Center, Siege of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Sister Cities Monument and Nagoya Clock Tower. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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