SeasonMapLaguna Beach weather in January
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January in Laguna Beach: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Laguna Beach · #717 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Laguna Beach in January
Other months in Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach's forum calls August one of the best months for warm ocean swimming, with water temperatures peaking around this time of year along the Southern California coast. Regulars note the sea breeze does most of the work keeping the immediate coastline comfortable even on a hot inland day, with a light sweater worth having once the sun goes down.
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Laguna Beach climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 11°C / 51°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sea temperature | 15°C / 58°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Laguna Beach in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter / Christmas break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Laguna Beach's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherLaguna Beach's weather peaks July–September, best around August.
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What's on in Laguna Beach in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Gray whale migration
15 Dec – 15 Apr · usuallyWhale seasonGrays pass close inshore heading for Baja from about Christmas and come back north with calves in March and April. The bluff-top path at Heisler Park works without a boat on a calm morning.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Laguna Beach — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Laguna Beach?
- January in Laguna Beach: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Laguna Beach on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Laguna Beach in January?
- In January, Laguna Beach averages a daily high of 17.7°C and a low of 10.5°C, with about 58.7 mm of rain over roughly 5.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Laguna Beach in January?
- Laguna Beach has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in January.
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Similar destinations in North America — January
Within 300 km: Los Angeles' Rose Parade on 1 Jan, and San Diego's Gray whale migration around 15 Dec – 15 Apr.