Fort Lauderdale weather in January (Florida, United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Fort Lauderdale as January approaches? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Fort Lauderdale during January to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 24°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C. This coolest month of the year still offers plenty of warmth and comfortable days.

Precipitation

Fort Lauderdale in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 222 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Fort Lauderdale. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Fort Lauderdale, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 24°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 54 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 222 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 66% *  

Data from: Miami, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Fort Lauderdale, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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