Los Angeles vs Las Vegas

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.

Los Angeles sits in the comfortable travel range at 19°C. Las Vegas is cooler at 14°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Las Vegas 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.

Las Vegas averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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.

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

Las Vegas sees 22 mm over 4 rain days. That makes Las Vegas the drier option by 1 rain day and 59 mm of total precipitation.

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