Swimming in Florida in january 2025 Sea temperature by city in january

In january in Florida swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

As for Miami, Key West, Biscayne National Park, Boynton Beach, Cocoa Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, Key Largo, Titusville, Vero Beach, Big Pine Key, Islamorada, Palm Bay, Port Saint Lucie and West Palm Beach, swimming is pleasant in january. The sea water is 74°F on average (min: 72°F/max: 77°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in january in St. Augustine, Tampa, Anna Maria Island, Captiva Island, Clearwater, Egmont Key, Fort Walton Beach, Lido Key, Miramar Beach, Naples, New Smyrna Beach, Palm Coast, Panama City Beach - Florida, Pine Island, Port St Joe, Sanibel Island, St Petersburg, Callaway, Cape Coral, Daytona Beach, Fort Myers, Marco Island, Pensacola, Port Charlotte and Sarasota is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 69°F, it can also go as low as 60°F. Note that the average is 65°F.

Swimming in january in Apalachicola, Caladesi Island, Cedar Key, Hernando Beach, Jacksonville, St George Island and Fernandina Beach is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 61°F (min: 56°F/max: 67°F).

Forget about swimming in Gulf Islands National Seashore in january! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 52°F (and only 62°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!