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Orlando in January
What January is really like in Orlando: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Orlando. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 10°C (50°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.5 hours of daylight. Mild days and cool nights; crowds are among the lowest of the year outside holiday weekends, though some water parks close for refurbishment.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 10°C (50°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in January
January is the coolest month in Orlando: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 10°C (50°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with December (23°C (73°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:19
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:50
- Daylight
- About 10.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). Hot and stormy in September with low crowds, then comfortable October and November weather, Halloween events and the food and wine festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in January
- Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (usually January)
- EPCOT International Festival of the Arts (usually mid-January to February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Downtown Orlando
Lake Eola Park
Come at dusk, when the fountain lights up, and hire a swan boat for a slow lap of the lake.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
- After dark
Nature · Apopka
Wekiwa Springs State Park
About 30 km north of Downtown, Wekiwa Springs State Park has a spring-fed swimming area where the water stays around 22°C all year, plus canoe and kayak routes along the Wekiwa River and woodland hiking trails.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Kids
- Active
Garden · Orlando
Harry P. Leu Gardens
Visit in the morning, then have lunch in nearby Mills 50.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · International Drive
ICON Park and The Wheel
ICON Park on International Drive is anchored by The Wheel, a 122-metre observation wheel with air-conditioned capsules, surrounded by restaurants, bars and indoor attractions.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 10°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Orlando?
One of the best months to visit Orlando, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are February and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Orlando?
It is one of the best months to visit Orlando. Mild days and cool nights; crowds are among the lowest of the year outside holiday weekends, though some water parks close for refurbishment.
+How warm is Orlando in January?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 10°C (50°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Orlando in January?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.