Water temperature in Los Angeles (CA) in January
Is it warm enough to swim in Los Angeles in January? Average water temperature in Los Angeles in January is 58.6°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Los Angeles in January is 62.4°F, and the coldest is 54.5°F. Average high air temperature in Los Angeles in January is 68°F, and average low temperature is 48°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Los Angeles
Changes water temperature in Los Angeles in January 2026, 2025
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Los Angeles for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Los Angeles, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.
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| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 61.3°F | 58.6°F | 55.4°F | 62.2°F |
| January 2 | 61.3°F | 58.8°F | 55.4°F | 61.7°F |
| January 3 | 61.3°F | 59°F | 55°F | 61.7°F |
| January 4 | 61.5°F | 58.3°F | 55.6°F | 61.5°F |
| January 5 | 61.5°F | 59°F | 54.9°F | 61.5°F |
| January 6 | 61.5°F | 58.6°F | 54.9°F | 61.5°F |
| January 7 | 61.7°F | 58.5°F | 54.7°F | 61.7°F |
| January 8 | 61.2°F | 57.4°F | 55°F | 61.2°F |
| January 9 | 61.3°F | 57.7°F | 54.9°F | 61.3°F |
| January 10 | 60.4°F | 57.9°F | 54.5°F | 60.6°F |
| January 11 | 60.8°F | 57.9°F | 54.9°F | 60.8°F |
| January 12 | 61°F | 57.6°F | 55.2°F | 61.2°F |
| January 13 | 61.3°F | 56.7°F | 55°F | 61.3°F |
| January 14 | 61.9°F | 56.7°F | 55.9°F | 61.9°F |
| January 15 | 61.5°F | 56.3°F | 55.8°F | 61.7°F |
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16 | 61.7°F | 55.9°F | 55.9°F | 62.2°F |
| January 17 | 61°F | 56.3°F | 56.3°F | 61.7°F |
| January 18 | 62.1°F | 57°F | 56.1°F | 62.2°F |
| January 19 | 62.1°F | 57°F | 55.9°F | 62.2°F |
| January 20 | 61.5°F | 56.7°F | 56.3°F | 61.7°F |
| January 21 | 57.2°F | 56.3°F | 61.9°F | |
| January 22 | 57.4°F | 56.5°F | 62.1°F | |
| January 23 | 56.8°F | 56.3°F | 62.2°F | |
| January 24 | 57.2°F | 56.1°F | 62.4°F | |
| January 25 | 56.8°F | 56.1°F | 62.2°F | |
| January 26 | 55.9°F | 55.9°F | 62.1°F | |
| January 27 | 56.3°F | 55.8°F | 62.2°F | |
| January 28 | 55.9°F | 55.4°F | 62.1°F | |
| January 29 | 55.9°F | 55.4°F | 61.9°F | |
| January 30 | 56.5°F | 55.4°F | 61.7°F | |
| January 31 | 56.5°F | 55.8°F | 61.7°F |
Average water temperature in Los Angeles in January over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 59.9°F | 58.5°F | 60.8°F | 59.9°F | 59.7°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 57.7°F | 57.7°F | 57.4°F | 60.1°F | 57.2°F |
Los Angeles sea state in January
Chart comparing the height of waves in Los Angeles in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Los Angeles in January
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Los Angeles in January based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature68°F
- Average LOW temperature48°F
- Average humidity
63 - Average rainfall days6 days
- Average rainfall79mm/3.1''
- Average daylight10h
- Average sunshine7.3h
- Average UV index3
Los Angeles water temperature during other months:
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