Los Angeles vs Miami

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Los Angeles edges ahead as the better destination in January. Los Angeles offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 5 rain days, while Miami sees 9 sunshine hours and 8 rain days.

Los Angeles sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Miami is also comfortable at 23°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Los Angeles is the stronger choice in January.

Los Angeles reaches an average high of 19°C (66°F) and drops to 7°C (45°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Miami averages 23°C (73°F) for the high and 18°C (64°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The 4°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Los Angeles receives approximately 81 mm of rainfall across 5 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Miami sees 52 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Los Angeles the drier option by 3 rain days and 29 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 70%.