Los Angeles edges it in January. Los Angeles averages 11–20°C with low crowds; Miami 16–23°C with high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Los Angeles and Miami
The verdict for January
Quiet streets and awards season
+Quiet streets, lower rates and a packed awards-season calendar.
–Cooler nights and a higher chance of rain than the rest of the year.
Quiet streets, lower rates and a packed awards-season calendar.
One of Miami's best months
+Warm temperatures, lower humidity and relatively dry conditions — excellent for beaches and outdoor dining.
–Winter demand is high, so prices and crowds can be high too.
Excellent weather, weaker value.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month