What to pack for California for early Jan.?

[buzznwoodysmom]

Going to California and Disneyland first week in Jan. What should I pack? What should we expect as far as weather and temps?

[BrerGnat]

It's tough to say right now. The weather here can be quite variable in the winter. Right now, our daily highs have been anywhere from 60-80 degrees in the past week. January tends to be a rainy month but it comes as part of large storm systems so there will be a few days notice. We don't get "pop up storms" like the east coast.

Plan to wear pants during the day, with short sleeves or thin long sleeves. Lightweight sweatshirts/hoodies will be good to have. You can pack some capris or shorts, but expect highs in the 60's--mid 70's with significant cooling once the sun goes down and in the morning. Mid 30's-40's are typical low temperatures.

Check the weather a week out. It should be fairly accurate.

[BrerGnat]

But also, sometimes we have crazy heat waves in January and February. I recall highs in the 90s in the first week of February a few years ago. It does happen.