Daytona Beach, Florida weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Fair
Best time to visit: April – August, October – November
What is the weather like in Daytona Beach, Florida in January?
In January, Daytona Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 19.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Daytona Beach, Florida.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 52 | 40 | 47 |
| Day | 21° | 20° | 22° |
| Night | 14° | 12° | 13° |
| Sea | 21° | 20° | 19° |
| Sun | 5 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 6 | 6 | 7 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 10 h 28 min07:19 – 17:47
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/New_York
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %13 %
- Seaweight 25 %36 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %86 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Wetsuit for longer swims
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Daytona Beach, Florida in January: quick answers
Is Daytona Beach, Florida hot in January?
No. In January, Daytona Beach, Florida is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C and nights drop to about 12 °C.
Can you swim in Daytona Beach, Florida in January?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in January the sea averages just 19.5 °C. Comfortable swimming is possible from April to December.
Does it rain much in Daytona Beach, Florida in January?
Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences