Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Key West, Florida, United States in January
Weather score70Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
47mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
23°C
Weather score
70
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 47mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 23°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Key West, Florida, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January24°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January47mm average rain
January is one of Key West's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.7 hours average sun
January is below Key West's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January23°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJune to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January70 weather score
January scores below Key West's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsMarch to April and November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Key West, Florida, United States
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