Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
La Jolla in January
Little changes in La Jolla from December: highs stay near 63°F (17°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), and about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain falls.
January opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 89/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 55°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 2.3 in (59 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 04 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What January feels like
Days are mild at around 63°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 55°F (13°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.3 in (59 mm) for the month.
Plan around January
January is one of La Jolla's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: January, March & April and September – November.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by February, the score drops to 85/100.
- Comfort holds steady from December (88 → 89/100).
- Our San Diego New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — January is part of it.
What to pack for January
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 55°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in La Jolla in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Children's Pool
A 1931 seawall beach now used by harbor seals, which haul out on the sand in large numbers in winter.
Why now January scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
George's at the Cove
Long-running restaurant above the Cove with three levels, including the open-air Ocean Terrace.
Why now Highs near 63°F and 2.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
La Jolla Shores
A mile of flat, wide sand north of the village, the calmest beach in La Jolla for a walk or a swim.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
The Cottage
Breakfast and brunch spot in a small cottage with a patio in the village, open for more than thirty years.
Nearby in January
- Downtown San Diego & Gaslamp Quarter in January~11 mi · highs 67°F, 1.6 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Palm Springs in January~80 mi · highs 67°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, drier
- Los Angeles in January~101 mi · highs 67°F, 2.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Pasadena in January~103 mi · highs 65°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
La Jolla in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit La Jolla?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain.
How cold is La Jolla in January?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 55°F (13°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in La Jolla in January?
Not much: about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 12.4 in (315 mm).
What should I pack for La Jolla in January?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 55°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in January
- San Diego New Year's Eve Dec 30 – Jan 1
Planning La Jolla in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.