January at Disneyland Resort can bring cool mornings and evenings, mild afternoons, and some rain: NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals for Anaheim average 3.16 inches of January precipitation across 6.1 days with measurable precipitation. Events are date-specific, so use the official calendar for the year and dates you plan to visit.
What is the weather like at Disneyland in January?
January is not reliably dry in Anaheim. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information’s 1991–2020 normals for station USC00040192 report 3.16 inches of mean precipitation and an average of 6.1 days with at least 0.01 inch of precipitation in January. These are 30-year climate averages, not a forecast for a particular visit; NOAA explains that normals provide a baseline for comparing expected conditions, rather than predicting a specific day. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information and its explanation of climate normals.
For a broad sense of temperature variation, a planDisney response by Laura from Colorado, dated December 24, 2017, said January visits “usually means temperatures in the upper 50s to the 70s.” It also described mornings and evenings as cool and suggested layers. That is dated visitor advice, not a current official climate normal or a forecast for your dates. Read the planDisney response.
What to pack
- Bring layers so you can adjust between cooler mornings and evenings and warmer parts of the day.
- Check a near-term forecast before leaving. If rain is expected, consider a rain layer or packable poncho; January rain is possible, not guaranteed.
Which Disneyland events are scheduled in January?
Event schedules change by year. Disney’s published 2026 listings include these January dates; they should not be treated as dates for later years.
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| Event | Published dates | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Holidays at the Disneyland Resort | November 13, 2026–January 6, 2027 | The holiday season extends into the first six days of January 2027. |
| Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure | January 23–February 22, 2026 | These are the dates listed for 2026. |
| Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite | Select nights, January 22–February 17, 2026 | Separately ticketed; check the event listing for applicable nights and ticket requirements. |
Dates and admission requirements are event-specific. Confirm the current event page and ticket details before planning around an event. Disney’s 2026 calendar distinguishes events included with admission from separately ticketed offerings.
How do I check hours and schedules for my dates?
Use the official Disneyland Resort Hours and Entertainment Calendar for the exact dates you expect to visit. Check park hours, entertainment, event listings, and operating changes, then revisit it close to your trip because schedules can change. Disney advises: “Please check the official Hours and Entertainment Calendar for hours and event listings before your visit to ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information.” Open the official calendar. Disney also notes that ticketed events may affect park hours and operations.
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- Select your visit dates in the calendar.
- Review hours and entertainment for each park and day.
- Check whether a separately ticketed event appears on a date you are considering and confirm its admission requirements.
- Check again nearer the visit for schedule or operating changes, and consult a near-term weather forecast for day-specific conditions.
How should I compare possible January dates?
Compare each candidate date against the published schedule rather than assuming all January visits offer the same experience:
- Whether the holiday season is still listed for your year and date.
- Whether a separately ticketed event is scheduled.
- The day’s published park hours and entertainment.
- The near-term weather forecast, using NOAA’s January normals only as seasonal context.
The available event listings establish specific dates for 2026 and the 2026–27 holiday season, not recurring dates in future years. The cited sources do not establish that January is automatically uncrowded or that any particular attraction will be operating on your visit date.
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