Month guide · Fort Lauderdale · United States
Fort Lauderdale in January
What January is really like in Fort Lauderdale: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Sawgrass Mills, Fort Lauderdale · Photo: AITFFan1, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Fort Lauderdale. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Peak season: mild, sunny and dry, with occasional cool fronts. Snowbirds fill the hotels and restaurants.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 24°C (75°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
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Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Fort Lauderdale: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 28°C (82°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with December (25°C (77°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:09
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Sea
- 24°C (75°F)
Winter (December–February). Mild, sunny peak season with snowbirds, holiday boat parades and the highest hotel rates; the sea is cool but swimmable for many.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Fort Lauderdale, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Fort Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale Beach and the A1A promenade
Head north towards Sunrise Boulevard and beyond for more space; the stretch near Las Olas is the busiest.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Experience · New River and Intracoastal
Water Taxi
Yellow hop-on, hop-off boats run along the New River and the Intracoastal Waterway, linking downtown, Las Olas, the beach hotels and, on some routes, Hollywood.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Kids
- Photo spot
Park · Fort Lauderdale Beach
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Paddle the park's freshwater lagoon by kayak or canoe for gopher tortoises, herons and iguanas.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
Waterfront · Las Olas and Downtown
Riverwalk and Stranahan House
The Riverwalk follows the New River through downtown past parks, restaurants and yachts.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Outdoors
- Free
- Views
The sea averages 24°C (75°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Fort Lauderdale.
What to pack
For highs near 24°C (75°F), lows near 15°C (59°F) and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Fort Lauderdale?
One of the best months to visit Fort Lauderdale. The other best months are February–April and November–December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Fort Lauderdale in January?
At about 17:50 local time in mid-January, with sunrise at about 07:09: roughly 10.7 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Fort Lauderdale in January?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Fort Lauderdale in January?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.