Key West · WinterMonth summary
Key West weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
20°C – 23°C
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Key West in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Key West. April remains slightly better (+0.8 pts).
By trip type
Key West in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Good diving season — comfortable water temperature and satisfactory visibility Even in winter, Key West enjoys 23°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 20°C | 23°C | 25% | 1.6 | 10.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 22°C | 24°C | 21% | 1.2 | 10.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ March | 23°C | 25°C | 14% | 1.3 | 11.3h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ April | 24°C | 26°C | 23% | 1.3 | 12.5h | 8.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 26°C | 27°C | 35% | 3.1 | 12.9h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 27°C | 29°C | 55% | 4.8 | 12.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 28°C | 30°C | 53% | 3.2 | 13.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 28°C | 30°C | 59% | 4.4 | 12.5h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ September | 27°C | 29°C | 65% | 5.9 | 11.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 26°C | 28°C | 55% | 4.3 | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 26°C | 28% | 2.5 | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 22°C | 24°C | 22% | 2.0 | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Key West averages 23°C, 25% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Key West in January
Is January a good time to visit Key West?
January is an excellent time to visit Key West (score 7.9/10). With 23°C, 10.2h of sunshine and 25% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Key West in January?
With 23°C max and 10.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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