Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in January
This is the coldest month in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys: highs average 74°F (23°C) and lows 70°F (21°C), with about 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain.
At 88/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 70°F (21°C)
- Rain
- 1.0 in (26 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 38 min
- Comfort score
- 88/100 · Great
What January feels like
Highs settle around 74°F (23°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 70°F (21°C).
With 77% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Rain is scarce: about 1.0 in (26 mm) for the whole month.
It's breezy, with average winds near 12 mph (5.3 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around January
January is one of Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort holds steady from December (88 → 88/100).
- Our Key West New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — January is part of it.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothes74°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics77% average humidity
- Windproof shellaverage wind 12 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bahia Honda State Park
A wide sandy beach on clear, shallow water, about 40 miles up the Overseas Highway from Key West.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jan 1 morning.
Old Seven Mile Bridge
A 2.2-mile walk or bike ride on the restored old bridge from Marathon out to Pigeon Key.
Why now January scores 88/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Old Bahia Honda Bridge
A section of Flagler's 1912 railroad bridge inside the park, with a walkway on top that looks over the channel.
Why now Highs near 74°F and 1.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Blue Hole
A freshwater pond in an old quarry in the National Key Deer Refuge, where small Key deer and alligators are often seen.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in January
- Key West in January~33 mi · highs 73°F, 1.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Everglades in January~49 mi · highs 72°F, 1.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Key Largo in January~59 mi · highs 73°F, 1.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Miami in January~101 mi · highs 73°F, 1.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 88/100. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain.
How hot is Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in January?
Average highs are 74°F (23°C) and average lows 70°F (21°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in January?
Not much: about 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 40.5 in (1028 mm).
What should I pack for Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (74°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (77% average humidity), windproof shell (average wind 12 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys
Routes in season in January
- Key West New Year's Eve Dec 30 – Jan 1
Planning Bahia Honda & the Lower Keys in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.