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Do people swim in Orlando in January?

It can be be chilly from early November til end of March but it can also be pretty hot. If you are coming from a cold place then your kids would be happy to swim in an Orlando pool in January or December. Orlando goes from overly hot to chilly nights without many “perfect” days in between.



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It can be just fine, sunny and comparativley warm. I've swam often. Having said that, if a cold front moves in, it can get really chilly and you wouldn't want to swim then. Weve had wooly hats on in january, but the very same week had great warm weather for shorts and T's.

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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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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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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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You can! Actually, you can sunbathe in all winter months in Florida... November, December, January, February -- all are suitable for sunbathing! Plan to bring the bikini and suntan oil and sun protection, because it is definitely bikini weather!

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Yes most hotels here in Florida have their pools open year round.

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Comfortable clothes that you can layer: Florida's wacky weather sometimes lets us wear T-shirts and shorts during January, but for the most part, it's better to bring clothes that you can layer, such as a flannel shirt or spirit jersey. Comfortable shoes: Opt for sneakers or boots that are worn in.

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At this time of year Orlando sees around seven hours of sunshine each day, with the sun setting at 5.40pm at the start of the month. January is fairly dry, with 57mm of rain expected during the month, although there can be occasional storms.

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While some Guests may prefer higher temperatures before splashing around in their Disney Resorts Collection swimming hole, the great news is all Disney Resort pools are heated to approximately 82° and are open year round (as long as there are no storms or exceptionally cold weather in the area).

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

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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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Universal Studios Florida™ and Universal's Islands of Adventure™ are open 365 days a year.

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Welcome to planDisney! Walt Disney World Resort in January traditionally tends to be a great time to visit the Parks because the crowds on average are lower and the weather is cool. However, over the years I have found that the secret is out and it's not as empty as one would assume.

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When does Disney take down Christmas decorations? The decorations in all of the parks and at the resorts typically start coming down during the first week in January (though you may still hear Christmas songs and see some decorations after that).

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The best time to visit Florida is usually in the Spring and Autumn, with January through April and September being great months to go to the Sunshine State. These months are usually cooler and less crowded. During the summer the temperature in Florida can be high, and theme parks and beaches can be more crowded.

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