Key West, Florida Weather in January
United States · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (73°F)
Avg low21°C (70°F)
Rainfall38 mm (1.5 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Expect warm days in Key West in January: the average high is 23°C (73°F) and the average low is 21°C (70°F). January is winter in United States. The month is fairly dry, with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain spread over 6 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 10.6 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Key West?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Key West. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 21°C (70°F) |
| Daily mean | 22°C (72°F) |
| Rainfall | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 6 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 53% |
| Daylight | 10.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 18.7 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with 15 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Key West in January
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
Key West weather in other months
Jan23°C / 21°C38 mmExcellentFeb23°C / 22°C38 mmExcellentMar24°C / 23°C30 mmExcellentApr26°C / 25°C58 mmExcellentMay27°C / 26°C99 mmGoodJun29°C / 28°C213 mmFairJul30°C / 29°C146 mmPoorAug30°C / 29°C207 mmPoorSep30°C / 29°C210 mmPoorOct28°C / 27°C134 mmFairNov26°C / 25°C64 mmExcellentDec24°C / 23°C53 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit Key WestFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Havana27°C · 34 mm
- Miami, Florida23°C · 45 mm
- Orlando, Florida22°C · 58 mm
- Nassau24°C · 37 mm
- George Town26°C · 26 mm
- Cancun27°C · 83 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.