January weather in Fort Walton Beach, FL
The average temperature in Fort Walton Beach in January is 54.2°F (45.3°F–63.1°F). Average precipitation: 4.52 inches.
January is a winter month in Fort Walton Beach, and is cooler than the annual average of 69.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 17.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 14m. For travel, January is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
63.1°F
Avg Low
45.3°F
Precipitation
4.52 in
Daylight
10h 14m
January records in Fort Walton Beach
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 77.0°F (2017) | 30.0°F (2001) | 1.51 in (2011) |
| January 2 | 78.1°F (2022) | 25.0°F (2001) | 2.58 in (2017) |
| January 3 | 79.0°F (2023) | 25.2°F (2008) | 0.91 in (2026) |
| January 4 | 80.1°F (2023) | 25.0°F (1999) | 1.37 in (2023) |
| January 5 | 80.1°F (2019) | 23.2°F (2010) | 1.43 in (2011) |
| January 6 | 87.1°F (2019) | 26.2°F (2010) | 1.46 in (2017) |
| January 7 | 87.1°F (2019) | 20.1°F (2014) | 0.59 in (2016) |
| January 8 | 89.1°F (2019) | 21.2°F (2015) | 0.48 in (2005) |
| January 9 | 73.0°F (2000) | 0.0°F (2001) | 1.69 in (2016) |
| January 10 | 73.9°F (2026) | 23.2°F (2010) | 0.75 in (2025) |
| January 11 | 79.0°F (2023) | 23.2°F (2010) | 1.42 in (2020) |
| January 12 | 79.0°F (2023) | 29.1°F (2011) | 0.61 in (2002) |
| January 13 | 75.9°F (2017) | 29.1°F (2010) | 1.73 in (2025) |
| January 14 | 75.9°F (2017) | 30.2°F (2011) | 0.84 in (1999) |
| January 15 | 93.0°F (2007) | 29.1°F (2011) | 1.45 in (2022) |
| January 16 | 82.0°F (2007) | 28.2°F (2024) | 2.12 in (2010) |
| January 17 | 79.0°F (2023) | 24.3°F (2024) | 0.62 in (2004) |
| January 18 | 79.0°F (2023) | 26.2°F (2018) | 1.13 in (2020) |
| January 19 | 79.0°F (2023) | 30.0°F (1997) | 1.50 in (2001) |
| January 20 | 75.9°F (2017) | 29.1°F (2025) | 0.77 in (2010) |
| January 21 | 77.0°F (2017) | 26.2°F (2025) | 2.18 in (2010) |
| January 22 | 77.0°F (2017) | 21.0°F (2025) | 2.65 in (2023) |
| January 23 | 73.0°F (2012) | 27.0°F (2003) | 2.52 in (2015) |
| January 24 | 73.0°F (2002) | 19.9°F (2003) | 0.62 in (2010) |
| January 25 | 77.0°F (2017) | 32.0°F (2008) | 0.94 in (2026) |
| January 26 | 72.0°F (2012) | 30.9°F (2026) | 3.11 in (2021) |
| January 27 | 75.9°F (2021) | 25.0°F (2026) | 1.37 in (2024) |
| January 28 | 72.0°F (1999) | 28.9°F (2004) | 1.88 in (2018) |
| January 29 | 72.0°F (1999) | -0.8°F (2011) | 1.15 in (2006) |
| January 30 | 75.9°F (2013) | 25.2°F (2014) | 1.52 in (2010) |
| January 31 | 73.0°F (2017) | 26.1°F (2026) | 1.97 in (2011) |