SeasonMapClearwater weather in January
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January in Clearwater: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Clearwater · #682 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Clearwater in January
Other months in Clearwater
Clearwater's forum calls March usually lovely beach weather, though winter isn't fully done with the Gulf coast yet — a cold front can still blow through and cool things off for a day or two. Regulars flag March as one of the area's busiest months as snowbirds and spring-break families both converge, so book well ahead and pack a warmer layer just in case.
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Clearwater climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 20°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 62°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 71 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Clearwater in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsSnowbird season, Winter / Christmas break in United States, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Clearwater's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherClearwater's weather peaks March–May, best around April.
January coincides with Red tide.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Clearwater in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Snowbird season
5 Jan – 31 MarWinter-sun seasonCrowdedBook earlyLong-stay visitors from the northern states and Canada fill the condos and the early-evening restaurant tables from January. It is the driest, mildest stretch of the year and priced like it.
- Hazard
Red tide
1 Aug – 28 Feb · usuallyBlooms drift in most often from late summer into winter, killing fish and putting an irritant in the air that makes the beach unpleasant within minutes. It is patchy and moves with the wind, so the county posts beach-by-beach status daily. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Clearwater — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Clearwater in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Clearwater?
- January in Clearwater: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Clearwater on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Clearwater in January?
- In January, Clearwater averages a daily high of 20.4°C and a low of 12°C, with about 71.1 mm of rain over roughly 5.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Clearwater in January?
- Clearwater has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.
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Similar destinations in North America — January
Within 300 km: St. Augustine's Nights of Lights around 21 Nov – 31 Jan, and Naples, Florida's Stone crab season on 15 Oct – 1 May.