Orchid Island — Water Temperature in January

Water Temperature Range

19°C

minimum

22°C

average

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

January: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

16°C

Average Day Air Temperature

21°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

44 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

11 hrs

Sunshine per Day

4 hrs

Average Wind Speed

12 km/h

Average Humidity

78%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels warm and comfortable even if the day isn’t hot. The water can feel warmer than the air, so getting out may feel a bit cool.