Charleston vs Los Angeles in January

Los Angeles is the better pick in January — 80 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is nice, rainy, while Charleston is cool, a little rain, clean air.

Charleston vs Los AngelesJanuary climate, side by side

CharlestonLos Angeles
Comfort score74/100 (B)80/100 (A)
Feels-like high12°C19°C
Avg high / low15° / 7°21° / 10°
Rainfall59 mm92 mm
Rainy days66
Humidity74%65%
Air quality (AQI)3869

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Charleston vs Los Angeles in January — FAQ

Is January better in Charleston or Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is the better pick in January — 80 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is nice, rainy, while Charleston is cool, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs Los Angeles in January?
In January, Charleston averages 15°C high / 7°C low with about 59 mm of rain; Los Angeles averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm.