Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 99mm, so some wet days are possible.
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
99mm
Sun
5.2h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
28
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
Showers
Rainfall averages 99mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
January16°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
January99mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Fort Walton Beach's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary, April to May, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
January5.2 hours average sun
January is one of Fort Walton Beach's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
January18°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 28°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
January28 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to June and September to October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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