Los Angeles vs South Lake Tahoe in January

Los Angeles is the better pick in January — 80 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is nice, rainy, while South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air.

Los Angeles vs South Lake TahoeJanuary climate, side by side

Los AngelesSouth Lake Tahoe
Comfort score80/100 (A)64/100 (C)
Feels-like high19°C1°C
Avg high / low21° / 10°5° / -7°
Rainfall92 mm85 mm
Rainy days67
Humidity65%79%
Air quality (AQI)6942

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

Los Angeles vs South Lake Tahoe in January — FAQ

Is January better in Los Angeles or South Lake Tahoe?
Los Angeles is the better pick in January — 80 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Los Angeles is nice, rainy, while South Lake Tahoe is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Los Angeles vs South Lake Tahoe in January?
In January, Los Angeles averages 21°C high / 10°C low with about 92 mm of rain; South Lake Tahoe averages 5°C high / -7°C low with about 85 mm.