Irvine weather in January

January in Irvine averages 67°F by day and 49°F at night, with 2.6 inches of precipitation. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.

IrvineCaliforniaPop. 318,764
Average high
67°F+1° vs December
Average low
49°F0 nights below freezing
Precipitation
2.6 in3 days with 0.1 in. or more
Snow
0.0 in0 days at 90°F+

Is January a good time to visit Irvine?

Yes. January is one of the most comfortable months in Irvine by our rule (highs of 62 to 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and under 4.5 inches of precipitation). The most comfortable months overall are January to December.

On January 15 the sun rises at 6:55 am and sets at 5:05 pm, giving 10h 10m of daylight. Daylight all year.

What to pack for Irvine in January

  • T-shirts and a light jacket or sweater

Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.

January nearby

CityDistanceHighLowPrecip.
Irvine67°F49°F2.6 in
Tustin, CA4 mi67°F49°F2.6 in
Santa Ana, CA6 mi69°F49°F2.9 in
Newport Beach, CA6 mi65°F50°F2.2 in
Costa Mesa, CA6 mi67°F49°F2.6 in
Lake Forest, CA8 mi68°F43°F3.1 in
Orange, CA8 mi69°F49°F2.9 in

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Irvine in January?

In January, Irvine averages a high of 67°F and a low of 49°F, with 2.6 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Is January a good time to visit Irvine?

Yes. January is one of Irvine's most comfortable months by our rule: highs between 62°F and 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.

Does it snow in Irvine in January?

Rarely. The January snowfall normal is under half an inch.

Before and after: Irvine in December and Irvine in February. All twelve months: Irvine weather by month.

NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station Santa Ana John Wayne Airport, CA, 3.1 miles from the city center; snowfall from Tustin Irvine Rch, CA.