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    Typical January conditions on the Fort Myers coast

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    Fort Myers Weather in January

    75°F / 54°F · 2" rain · 66°F Gulf

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    Last updated Reviewed by Sarah Mitchell

    January climate at a glance

    Average high

    75°F

    Average low

    54°F

    Gulf water

    66°F

    Rainfall

    2"

    Rainy days

    5

    Sunny days

    22

    UV index

    6

    Dew point

    52°F

    Tropical risk

    None

    Sunrise

    7:20 AM

    Sunset

    5:57 PM

    Daylight

    10.6 hrs

    Temperature and rainfall figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals for the Fort Myers / Page Field station. Gulf water temperatures are nearshore averages; sunrise, sunset and daylight are mid-month values for 26.64°N, 81.87°W.

    How the rain actually falls in January

    Rain arrives as frontal bands — a grey half-day every week or two, not daily downpours.

    What to wear in Fort Myers in January

    Shorts and short sleeves by day, a real sweater or light jacket after sunset — January nights genuinely drop into the 50s.

    Can you swim in January?

    Gulf water off Fort Myers averages 66°F in January — chilly for many for most visitors. Shallow nearshore flats run several degrees warmer than the offshore reading by mid-afternoon.

    Hurricane and storm risk in January

    Named-storm risk in January is none. The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, with the climatological peak around September 10. Outside those months, tropical impact on Fort Myers is effectively nil.

    January weather records

    Fort Myers January temperature and precipitation summary
    MeasureValue
    Average high75°F
    Average low54°F
    Record high (Page Field)89°F
    Record low (Page Field)26°F
    Average rainfall2 in
    Rainy days5
    Mostly sunny days22
    Average afternoon dew point52°F
    Peak UV index6
    Gulf water temperature66°F
    HumidityLow
    Named-storm riskNone

    Planning a trip in January?

    Our January trip guide covers crowds, hotel pricing, events and whether the month is worth booking — not just the weather.

    Read the full Fort Myers in January guide

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    Frequently asked questions

    What is the weather like in Fort Myers in January?

    Fort Myers weather in January averages a high of 75°F and a low of 54°F, with about 2 inches of rain over 5 days, 66°F Gulf water and the lowest humidity of the year.

    How hot does it get in Fort Myers in January?

    Fort Myers averages a high of 75°F in January, with an average low of 54°F. The record high for the month at Page Field is 89°F and the record low is 26°F.

    Does it rain a lot in Fort Myers in January?

    January averages 2 inches of rain across about 5 days. Rain arrives as frontal bands — a grey half-day every week or two, not daily downpours.

    How warm is the Gulf water in Fort Myers in January?

    Nearshore Gulf water off Fort Myers averages 66°F in January — chilly for many for swimming.

    What should I wear in Fort Myers in January?

    Shorts and short sleeves by day, a real sweater or light jacket after sunset — January nights genuinely drop into the 50s.

    What time does the sun set in Fort Myers in January?

    Mid-January sunset in Fort Myers is around 5:57 PM, with sunrise at 7:20 AM and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight.

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