Fort Walton Beach — Water Temperature in January

Water Temperature Range

13°C

minimum

17°C

average

21°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2026	2025	2024	2023
JAN 1	19°C	19°C	20°C	19°C
JAN 2	20°C	19°C	19°C	19°C
JAN 3	18°C	20°C	19°C	18°C
JAN 4	18°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
JAN 5	18°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
JAN 6	19°C	19°C	19°C	18°C
JAN 7	18°C	18°C	19°C	18°C
JAN 8	18°C	18°C	19°C	17°C
JAN 9	17°C	19°C	19°C	17°C
JAN 10	18°C	18°C	19°C	17°C
JAN 11	18°C	19°C	19°C	17°C
JAN 12	18°C	18°C	18°C	17°C
JAN 13	18°C	18°C	18°C	16°C
JAN 14	19°C	18°C	18°C	16°C
JAN 15	19°C	18°C	18°C	16°C
JAN 16	18°C	18°C	17°C	16°C
JAN 17	19°C	18°C	17°C	16°C
JAN 18	18°C	18°C	17°C	15°C
JAN 19	18°C	17°C	17°C	15°C
JAN 20	18°C	18°C	17°C	15°C
JAN 21	18°C	18°C	17°C	15°C
JAN 22	17°C	17°C	17°C	15°C
JAN 23	17°C	17°C	16°C	14°C
JAN 24	18°C	18°C	17°C	14°C
JAN 25	17°C	18°C	17°C	14°C
JAN 26	17°C	17°C	17°C	14°C
JAN 27	18°C	18°C	18°C	14°C
JAN 28	18°C	17°C	18°C	13°C
JAN 29	18°C	17°C	18°C	13°C
JAN 30	18°C	17°C	18°C	13°C
JAN 31	17°C	16°C	18°C	13°C

January: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

5°C

Average Day Air Temperature

17°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

114 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

5 hrs

Average Wind Speed

13 km/h

Average Humidity

73%

At such water and air temperatures, swimming often feels chilly and is best for short swims. Getting out can feel cold, so it helps to have dry clothes ready right away.