The weather in January in Sanibel

It's warm in January in Sanibel with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Sanibel. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Sanibel, Florida. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2020, Sanibel reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 119 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Sanibel

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sanibel. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Sanibel New York
Average temperature 24°C 5°C
Max. temperature 28°C 11°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 119 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 13 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Sanibel with warm temps, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 25°C, with nights around 15°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Sanibel is around 24°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Sanibel, Florida. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Sanibel

Temperature in January in Sanibel over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Sanibel, Florida. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Sanibel

Total precipitation in January in Sanibel over the years

Daily UV index in January in Sanibel

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Sanibel, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Sanibel by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sanibel. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.