01Weather
Orlando weather in January
Afternoons in January average 21.5 °C (71 °F) and nights cool to 11.4 °C (53 °F). The month brings about 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain spread over roughly 2 days. Compared with December it is 1.9 °C cooler; February is 3.8 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical January | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 28 °C / 82 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 14 °C / 58 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 5 °C / 41 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.1 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 7 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest January day 2016–2025 | 29.4 °C / -2.2 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 07:18 | 17:39 | 10.4 h |
| 15 January | 07:19 | 17:50 | 10.5 h |
| 31 January | 07:13 | 18:03 | 10.8 h |
Daylight grows by about 24 minutes over the month. Times are local (America/New_York).
03Crowds
How busy Orlando is in January
moderate The main sights are moderate in January. What drives it:
- marathon weekend at Disney
- MLK weekend
- cool dry days
04Public holidays
Public holidays in January 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | New Year's Day |
| 18 Jan 2027 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Orlando in January
Every year in January
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend | early January | sport |
| Epcot International Festival of the Arts | mid-January to February | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Orlando in January
- layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings
- comfortable walking shoes
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
January is cool and dry, with afternoons around 22 °C and the occasional cold snap that drops mornings to single figures, so pack a jacket for rope drop. After the Disney Marathon weekend early in the month, crowds fall to some of the lowest of the year and park hours shorten. Epcot's Festival of the Arts starts mid-January with food studios and live painting. Rain falls on about six days.
Martin Luther King Day weekend on the third Monday brings a short spike. Water parks may close on cold days. The Universal resort runs its shortest hours of the year. Hotel rates are at their lowest outside the marathon and holiday weekends. Daylight runs from about seven to six. For mild, dry weather with Presidents' Day as the only spike, see February.
09Compare
Orlando month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22 °C | 11 °C | 2 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| February | 25 °C | 15 °C | 3 | – | busy | Excellent |
| March | 27 °C | 16 °C | 3 | – | very busy | Good |
| April | 29 °C | 18 °C | 4 | – | busy | Excellent |
| May | 32 °C | 22 °C | 4 | – | moderate | Good |
| June | 33 °C | 24 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| July | 33 °C | 25 °C | 13 | – | very busy | Mixed |
| August | 33 °C | 25 °C | 12 | – | busy | Mixed |
| September | 32 °C | 24 °C | 9 | – | quiet | Good |
| October | 29 °C | 21 °C | 3 | – | busy | Excellent |
| November | 26 °C | 17 °C | 3 | – | busy | Excellent |
| December | 23 °C | 14 °C | 2 | – | very busy | Good |
Not sure about January? See the best time to visit Orlando.
10Elsewhere
January in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Miami in January | 25 °C | 5 |
| Cancún in January | 27 °C | – |
| New York City in January | 5 °C | 8 |
| Toronto in January | 0 °C | 10 |
| Las Vegas in January | 14 °C | 1 |
| Los Angeles in January | 19 °C | 1 |
11FAQ
Orlando in January: your questions
Is January a good time to visit Orlando?
January is one of the best months to visit Orlando. Daytime highs average 22 °C (71 °F), rain falls on about 2 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Orlando in January?
Expect mild days around 22 °C (71 °F) and nights near 11 °C (53 °F). One January in ten brings afternoons above 28 °C, and one in ten stays below 14 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Orlando in January?
January brings about 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain over roughly 2 days, which is dry by Orlando standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 7 percent.
What should I wear in Orlando in January?
Pack layers: t-shirt plus a light jacket for evenings, comfortable walking shoes.
Is Orlando crowded in January?
The main sights are moderate in January. Main drivers: marathon weekend at Disney; MLK weekend; cool dry days.
What time does it get dark in Orlando in January?
Around the middle of January the sun sets at about 17:50 and rises at 07:19, giving 10.5 hours of daylight.