Where is the sea warmest in Florida in January?

Bahia Honda in United States has the warmest sea in Florida in January, averaging about 23.0 °C. Sombrero Beach (23.0 °C) and Smathers Beach follow close behind.

How many beaches in Florida are warm enough to swim in January?

25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Florida average 22 °C or more in January, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.

How are these January sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Warmest sea temperature in Florida in January

Where the sea is warmest across Florida during January, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Bahia Honda (Florida Keys, United States) tops the list at around 23°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Bahia Honda
Florida Keys · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
23°C
January average
2
Sombrero Beach
Florida Keys · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
23°C
January average
3
Smathers Beach
Florida Keys · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
23°C
January average
4
South Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
5
Bal Harbour Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
6
Sunny Isles Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
7
Hollywood Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
8
Hallandale Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
9
Fort Lauderdale Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
10
Deerfield Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
11
Boca Raton Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
12
Lake Worth Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
13
Palm Beach Municipal
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
14
Singer Island
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
15
Juno Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
16
Jupiter Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
17
Stuart Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
18
Jensen Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
19
Vero Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
20
Cocoa Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
21
Cape Canaveral Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
22
Daytona Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
23
Ormond Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
24
New Smyrna Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average
25
Flagler Beach
Florida Atlantic · United States · Atlantic Ocean
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
January average

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Florida in January — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Florida in January?: Bahia Honda in United States has the warmest sea in Florida in January, averaging about 23.0 °C. Sombrero Beach (23.0 °C) and Smathers Beach follow close behind.
How many beaches in Florida are warm enough to swim in January?: 25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Florida average 22 °C or more in January, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these January sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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