Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Fort Lauderdale with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Fort Lauderdale in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Fort Lauderdale with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 19°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 16°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Fort Lauderdale will be around 25°C, with nights close to 16°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Fort Lauderdale is 25°C this month. Lovely temperature for a swim.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 22% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Fort Lauderdale. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Fort Lauderdale in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
20°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
118 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Fort Lauderdale. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Fort Lauderdale in January
With 31°C, Fort Lauderdale hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Fort Lauderdale
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Fort Lauderdale, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Fort Lauderdale
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Fort Lauderdale, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Fort Lauderdale.
Daily UV Index in January in Fort Lauderdale
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Fort Lauderdale, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Fort Lauderdale Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Fort Lauderdale, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Fort Lauderdale Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Fort Lauderdale, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Fort Lauderdale
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Fort Lauderdale. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Fort Lauderdale by Month
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