Can you swim in the pools at Disney in January?

Even diving off the side of the pool is prohibited. Are the pools open in the winter? Yes, year round.



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You would want to have a wrap or light jacket for the evenings just in case, but there is still a good chance of having shorts weather for some or all your days in the parks. The Disney Resort Hotels heat their resort pools year-round to around 82 degrees (about 28 degrees Celsius).

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Unheated outdoor pools (not covered by a lanai) can be used from mid-March through mid to late October. Those covered by a lanai tend to be cooler than those exposed to direct sunlight. Most resorts and hotels here have at least one heated or indoor pool that can be used year round.

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By January, water temps even as far south on the Gulf as Naples/Marco Island are mid-to-high 60s. On the Atlantic side, the Gulf Stream comes close to shore between Miami and Palm Beach, so water temps should be low 70s. Anywhere in that stretch is warmest (Palm Beach, Boynton, Delray, Boca, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami.

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Hi Kimberly! All of the Disney World resort and park pools are heated all year round to 82 degrees.

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Orlando Weather in January Although we can get some pretty cold days, January in Orlando is generally warm days and very pleasant. During most days you can expect blue skies and sunshine by the bucket-load. January averages 7 hours of sunshine a day and humidity is barely noticeable.

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You can get a tan in Florida in the winter and even sunburn. As long as it is not raining, you will get some sun when you are outside. It will take longer to get a tan as you may in the spring through fall, but you'll likely get a nice rosy glow.

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The weather at Disney World in January is some of the best you'll find all year, with average lows in the 50's and highs in the 70's. Crowds after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday through the end of the month are typically some of the lowest you'll find all year.

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The busiest times in January at Walt Disney World is right around New Years and the last week of January as the February Vacation crowds begin to increase. Disney removes the Christmas decorations around mid-January so if you'd like to see them before they're gone, be sure to book within the first two weeks of January.

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Even though they're technically open all year, low winter temperatures can cause the water parks to cease operation (but don't worry — they'll reopen when the weather warms up).

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Yes, year round. What is the water temperature like? The pools are heated throughout the year to a uniform 82 degrees Fahrenheit. You can swim in warm water even when the outdoor temperature is chiiiilly.

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At the top, guests can enjoy one of the tallest and fastest free-fall body slides in the world, Summit Plummet. All water areas are heated except an area of melting snow in the ice cave found in Cross Country Creek, the park's lazy river.

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Can you swim in December? Even though it may be too cold to swim in December where you live, at Disney World the pools are heated which means even if the air is a bit chilly, the pools are still a comfortable temperature. In addition to the pools at the resorts, at least 1 of Disney's 2 water parks will remain open.

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How to Maintain your Swimming Pool during Winter in FL
  1. Remove pool toys and accessories from the pool. ...
  2. Balance the chemicals in your pool a week before closing it and continue to maintain the water balance throughout the winter. ...
  3. Keep the water circulating by running the pump for 4-6 hours a day.


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