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Orlando in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Orlando in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Orlando in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Orlando in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and approximately 12 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 58 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.
58 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Orlando has good weather in January.

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

Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +70°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
49 mm58 mm58 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
74%72%70%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
111210
Cloudy days
161413
Rainy days
455
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in 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 49 mm to 58 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 11 to 12.

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 4 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 decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 1 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
Total precipitation in January is about 49 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
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 65% chance of precipitation and 196 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 49 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Orlando?

This is the weather in Orlando in January 2023:
1 January
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+83°F
2 January
☀️
+84°F
3 January
☀️
+78°F
4 January
☀️
+73°F
5 January
☁️
+79°F
6 January
☀️
+74°F
7 January
☀️
+75°F
8 January
☀️
+77°F
9 January
☀️
+80°F
10 January
🌧️
+78°F
11 January
☀️
+70°F
12 January
☀️
+72°F
13 January
☀️
+73°F
14 January
☀️
+67°F
15 January
☀️
+73°F
16 January
☀️
+69°F
17 January
☁️
+61°F
18 January
☀️
+63°F
19 January
☀️
+73°F
20 January
☀️
+79°F
21 January
☀️
+76°F
22 January
☁️
+67°F
23 January
☁️
+52°F
24 January
☀️
+63°F
25 January
☁️
+55°F
26 January
🌧️
+62°F
27 January
☁️
+69°F
28 January
☁️
+70°F
29 January
☀️
+61°F
30 January
☀️
+59°F
31 January
☀️
+69°F
In January 2023 Orlando had 21 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 66%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 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 1981 (+66°F) and the highest in 2013 (+78°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 6 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 207 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, 2022.

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.