Your January weather guide
WarmWeather in Orlando in January
January is a good time for Orlando if you want mild days for being outdoors, rather than reliable heat for lounging by a pool. Average highs of around 21°C make it much warmer than home, but nights near 11°C mean you will need layers. There are about 6 rainy days, so allow some flexibility. It suits travellers happy to trade hot-weather certainty for comfortable daytime temperatures, with the catch that cold spells can change what you wear.
Long-term climate averages for Orlando, not a forecast · 1991-2020
Orlando, month by month
Your snapshot
At a glance
The useful details for Orlando.
- Average daytime high
- 20.7°C
- 9 in 10 days stay below 26°C
- Average night-time low
- 11.1°C
- coldest 10% of nights: 5°C or lower
- Compared with London
- +13.3°C
- London averages 7.4°C in January
- Sunshine per day (est.)
- 4.9h
- 47% of 10.4 h of daylight
- Rainy days (1 mm+)
- 6
- 57 mm over the month
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days over 25°C
- 19%
- none over 30°C
- Record high 1991-2020
- 29.4°C
- 2017-01-03
- Record low 1991-2020
- -2.5°C
- 2010-01-10
- Flight from London
- ≈ 9 h 30 min
- 6988 km, long-haul (estimate for a direct flight)
Records are observed extremes within 1991-2020, not typical holiday conditions. Warm-day percentages are shares of days, not day counts.
How January compares
January is the 12th warmest month of the year in Orlando and ranks 45th of 134 destinations we compare for January - see where else is hot in January. Within United States it is 4th of 6 (United States in January). Against London's average high of 7.4°C in January, Orlando is 13.3°C warmer by day and 8.9°C warmer at night.
Daytime and night-time in January
The typical January day in Orlando peaks at 20.7°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 26.0°C or more. Roughly 1 in 5 days top 25°C. Nights average 11.1°C; one night in ten drops to 4.6°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings - it is genuinely cool after dark. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day here reached 29.4°C (2017-01-03) and the coldest night -2.5°C (2010-01-10).
Rain in January
Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 6 days with 1 mm or more, 57 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest January was 2016 with 178 mm, the driest 2005 with 10 mm. Humidity averages 74%.
Sunshine and daylight
Around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 10.4 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 07:19 and sets about 17:50 local time in mid-January. Average cloud cover is 53%.
Is January a good time to visit Orlando?
January is not the strongest month here: warm days. The best months for Orlando on our scoring are April, November, March; months averaging 25°C or more: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Comfortable afternoons, but pack for cold evenings
Treat January as a mild-weather trip with occasional warmer afternoons, not a hot holiday. Only 19% of days reach 25°C, although the warmest days can reach 26°C or more. A T-shirt may be enough when it feels warm, but bring trousers, a jumper and a jacket rather than packing only summer clothes. The coldest nights fall to 4.6°C or below, so a late return can feel quite different from an afternoon outdoors. If your plans depend on sitting comfortably in swimwear, January is a gamble. For travellers who prefer walking around without strong heat, the typical daytime conditions are a better fit.
Keep outdoor plans flexible and use the daylight
Rain is a consideration rather than a reason to rule January out. A light waterproof is sensible, and it helps to leave room to move outdoor plans around if rain is forecast. Do not expect clear skies throughout the day: average sunshine is about 4.9 hours within 10.4 hours of daylight. Put weather-sensitive activities into the daytime, when you can also make the most of the milder temperatures, and keep evenings less dependent on warmth. January is Orlando's coolest month, so its appeal is relief from winter at home rather than dependable summer conditions. Go with that expectation and the weather is easier to plan around.
A little perspective
Orlando through the year
January is highlighted. See how it compares with the rest of the year.
| Month | Day | Night | Sun/day | Rain mm | Rainy days | Days 25°C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuarySelected | 20.7°C | 11.1°C | 4.9 | 57 | 6 | 19% |
| February | 22.3°C | 12.4°C | 5.5 | 51 | 7 | 32% |
| Marchbest | 24.7°C | 14.2°C | 6.2 | 64 | 7 | 52% |
| Aprilbest | 27.4°C | 17.0°C | 6.9 | 55 | 7 | 78% |
| May | 30.1°C | 20.0°C | 7.5 | 74 | 10 | 96% |
| June | 31.1°C | 23.0°C | 5.4 | 162 | 20 | 100% |
| July | 31.4°C | 23.9°C | 5.0 | 163 | 23 | 100% |
| August | 31.2°C | 24.0°C | 4.6 | 179 | 24 | 100% |
| September | 29.9°C | 23.1°C | 4.7 | 146 | 19 | 99% |
| October | 27.5°C | 19.8°C | 5.7 | 72 | 11 | 86% |
| Novemberbest | 24.3°C | 15.7°C | 5.5 | 40 | 6 | 49% |
| December | 21.9°C | 12.8°C | 4.9 | 54 | 6 | 28% |
Day = average daytime high, night = average night-time low, 1991-2020.Sun is hours per day; rainy days count 1 mm or more.
Day, night and sea
Monthly average temperatures, 1991-2020
- Day
- Night
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A little more detail
Orlando in January FAQs
Plain answers, grounded in the averages.
Is Orlando hot in January?
Orlando is warm in January: the average daytime high is 20.7°C and nights average 11.1°C. Roughly 1 in 5 January days reach 25°C.
How much does it rain in Orlando in January?
Orlando sees about 6 rainy days (1 mm or more) and 57 mm of rain in a typical January. The wettest January between 1991 and 2020 was 2016 (178 mm) and the driest was 2005 (10 mm).
How sunny is Orlando in January?
Orlando gets around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day in January out of 10.4 hours of daylight (estimated from average cloud cover).
How does Orlando compare with the UK in January?
Orlando is on average 13.3°C warmer than London by day in January (20.7°C against 7.4°C).
What is the hottest January on record in Orlando?
Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest January day in Orlando reached 29.4°C on 2017-01-03, and the coldest night dropped to -2.5°C on 2010-01-10.
How much warmer is Orlando than London in January?
Orlando's average daytime high is 20.7°C, compared with 7.4°C in London, a difference of 13.3°C. That is a substantial improvement for time outdoors, but it does not remove the need for warm clothing after dark or during colder spells.
Is January worth the long flight for warm weather?
The flight from London takes about 9 h 30 min, so January makes more sense for a longer change of climate than for guaranteed heat. Choose it if mild outdoor weather is enough; it is less convincing if hot afternoons are your main reason to travel.
Which other months should I consider?
April, November and March are better overall weather choices for Orlando. January is the coolest month, so it suits travellers who actively prefer milder conditions. If your dates are flexible and weather is the deciding factor, compare those alternatives before booking.
About these averages
ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020
Averages computed from daily values at Orlando. Sunshine hours are estimated from average cloud cover.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather
- Hot · 25°C+
- Warm · 20°C to below 25°C
- Mild · 15°C to below 20°C
- Cool · below 15°C