Orange Beach — Water Temperature in January

Water Temperature Range

12°C

minimum

15°C

average

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

January: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

7°C

Average Day Air Temperature

17°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

117 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

5 hrs

Average Wind Speed

14 km/h

Average Humidity

73%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels very cold and is only for cold-water enthusiasts. Most people will prefer just a brief splash, because warming up afterward can take time.