Las Vegas vs Los Angeles

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Las Vegas edges ahead as the better destination in January. Las Vegas offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 4 rain days, while Los Angeles sees 1 sunshine hours and 6 rain days.

Las Vegas is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Los Angeles is also comfortable at 16°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Las Vegas is the stronger choice in January. Las Vegas receives 8 more hours of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Las Vegas reaches an average high of 14°C (57°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Los Angeles averages 16°C (61°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Las Vegas receives approximately 22 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Los Angeles sees 75 mm over 6 rain days. That makes Las Vegas the drier option by 2 rain days and 53 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.