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Orlando in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Orlando in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Orlando in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Orlando in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and about 11 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 10 rainy days and 57 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Orlando;

Average weather

☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
57 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Orlando has good weather in January.
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Average temperature in Orlando in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Orlando for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +75°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +82°F.

Is Orlando warm or cold in January?

Orlando is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +72°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +52°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Orlando, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Orlando in January

Orlando weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+72°F+70°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+19°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+84°F+88°F
Rainfall
51 mm57 mm57 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%72%71%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1019 HPa
Sunny days
9119
Cloudy days
1198
Rainy days
101010
Snowy days
000

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 51 mm to 57 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 9 to 11.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Orlando in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Orlando is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Orlando based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 16%, leading to total precipitation of around 21 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Orlando wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 195 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Orlando?

This is the weather in Orlando in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+80°F
2 January
☀️
+82°F
3 January
☀️
+82°F
4 January
☁️
+83°F
5 January
☁️
+80°F
6 January
☀️
+71°F
7 January
☀️
+72°F
8 January
☀️
+78°F
9 January
☀️
+76°F
10 January
☀️
+72°F
11 January
☀️
+75°F
12 January
☀️
+77°F
13 January
☀️
+69°F
14 January
☀️
+55°F
15 January
☀️
+58°F
16 January
☀️
+67°F
17 January
☀️
+74°F
18 January
☀️
+76°F
19 January
☀️
+82°F
20 January
☀️
+82°F
21 January
☀️
+73°F
22 January
☀️
+84°F
23 January
☀️
+77°F
24 January
☀️
+74°F
25 January
☀️
+85°F
26 January
☀️
+80°F
27 January
☀️
+65°F
28 January
☀️
+72°F
29 January
☁️
+82°F
30 January
☀️
+85°F
31 January
☀️
+83°F
In January 2023 Orlando had 27 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +75°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Orlando climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Orlando in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+78°F) and the highest in 2023 (+85°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 624 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 2396 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Orlando in January:

Is January a good time to visit Orlando?

January is a really good time to go to Orlando. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Orlando.

Can you sunbathe in Orlando in January?

January has mild temperatures in Orlando. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Orlando rainy in January?

Orlando is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Orlando in January?

The amount of sunny days in Orlando during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Orlando

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Orlando, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.