Long Beach weather in January

January in Long Beach averages 67°F by day and 47°F at night, with 3.4 inches of precipitation. It is the 10th-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.

Long BeachCaliforniaPop. 450,469
Average high
67°F+1° vs December
Average low
47°F0 nights below freezing
Precipitation
3.4 in5 days with 0.1 in. or more
Snow
0.0 in0 days at 90°F+

Is January a good time to visit Long Beach?

Yes. January is one of the most comfortable months in Long Beach 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 6:57 am and sets at 5:07 pm, giving 10h 09m of daylight. Daylight all year.

What to pack for Long Beach 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.
Long Beach67°F47°F3.4 in
Carson, CA5 mi67°F47°F3.4 in
Lakewood, CA5 mi67°F47°F3.4 in
Torrance, CA7 mi67°F47°F3.4 in
Compton, CA7 mi67°F47°F3.4 in
Norwalk, CA10 mi69°F46°F2.9 in
South Gate, CA11 mi67°F47°F3.4 in

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Long Beach in January?

In January, Long Beach averages a high of 67°F and a low of 47°F, with 3.4 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Is January a good time to visit Long Beach?

Yes. January is one of Long Beach'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 Long Beach in January?

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

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

NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station Torrance Airport, CA, 8.8 miles from the city center.