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 9 sunshine hours and 5 rain days.

Las Vegas is on the cooler side at 14°C, requiring warmer clothing. Los Angeles is also comfortable at 19°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Las Vegas is the stronger choice in January.

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 19°C (66°F) for the high and 7°C (45°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°C. There is a notable 5°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

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 81 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Las Vegas the drier option by 1 rain day and 59 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Las Vegas averages 65% while Los Angeles sits at 70%. Los Angeles will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.