Miami vs Los Angeles

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.

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

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

Miami reaches an average high of 23°C (73°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Los Angeles averages 19°C (66°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°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.

Miami receives approximately 52 mm of rainfall across 8 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Los Angeles sees 81 mm over 5 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%.