Fort Walton Beach in January
6.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 16°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
16°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
9Rainy days (117 mm)
10:14 hDaylight
06:49Sunrise · 17:03 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 16°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 8°C | 117 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.7 |
| February | 17°C | 10°C | 107 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.2 |
| March | 20°C | 13°C | 121 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 24°C | 16°C | 93 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 27°C | 20°C | 68 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| June | 30°C | 24°C | 119 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.5 |
| July | 31°C | 25°C | 141 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 150 mm | 21 | – | – | 5.6 |
| September | 29°C | 23°C | 118 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| October | 25°C | 17°C | 88 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| November | 20°C | 12°C | 80 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| December | 17°C | 9°C | 108 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Fort Walton Beach in January?
Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 8°C.
When is the best time to visit Fort Walton Beach?
The best months are October, April, May, November.