Jacksonville weather in January (Florida, United States of America)

Looking to travel to Jacksonville in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Jacksonville generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Jacksonville in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 10 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 188 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Jacksonville climate page with graphs.

 

Jacksonville, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 84 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 65%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 188 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Jacksonville in January?

For visitors traveling to Jacksonville, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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