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Florida Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Florida, the United States of America in January.

Are you planning a trip a to Florida, the United States of America in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Florida in January

Florida, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. Florida, the United States of America has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Fort Walton Beach at 16°C (61°F) to warm in Florida City at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Florida City and 6°C (43°F) in Fort Walton Beach. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in Florida, the United States of America that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.

To explore the conditions in Florida, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Layton with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to high rainfall in Reunion with 118 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Kissimmee typically receives 210 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Florida in January

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Florida

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Florida, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Florida (January)

Precipitation variation in Florida (January)

Kissimmee

In January Kissimmee generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
210 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Orlando

In January Orlando generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Destin

In January Destin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Miami Beach

In January Miami Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
222 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Miami

In January Miami generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
216 hours
222 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Florida, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Florida in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Miami 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Kissimmee 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Orlando 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Destin 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Miami Beach 24°C (75°F) 17°C (63°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Fort Lauderdale 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Florida weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Florida, the United States of America in January?

Expect perfect weather across Florida, the United States of America in January. The popular destination of Kissimmee averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 9°C (48°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Florida, the United States of America in January?

Daytime temperatures in Kissimmee peak at roughly 22°C (72°F) in January, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Florida, the United States of America get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Florida, the United States of America during January, with Kissimmee averaging close to 72 mm (2.8 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Florida, the United States of America?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Florida, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Kissimmee. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kissimmee. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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