Surfside Beach — Water Temperature in January

Water Temperature Range

11°C

minimum

14°C

average

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

January: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

2°C

Average Day Air Temperature

15°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

93 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

6 hrs

Average Wind Speed

15 km/h

Average Humidity

70%

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.