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

How is the weather in Fort Lauderdale in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Fort Lauderdale the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by 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 month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Fort Lauderdale in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 54 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

With around 222 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 54 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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

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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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 Fort Lauderdale in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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