Walt Disney World in January
Weather, crowds, and prices — and whether January is your month.
Quick answer · Great value
Post-holiday calm: short lines, cool mornings, marathon weekend crowds early. Expect highs around 71°F, very little rain, moderate, and good value.
71/49°F
Typical high / low
Very little rain
Rain
Moderate
Crowds
Good value
Prices
The bigger picture for Walt Disney World
- Best overall: Late January-February and late August-September for low crowds; November-early December for weather.
- Best value: Late August-September: lowest crowds and rates of the year.
- Watch out for: July: peak heat, daily storms, and heavy crowds; late December: the year's biggest crowds.
Walt Disney World month by month
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January ← | 71/49° | Very little rain | Moderate | Good value |
| February | 74/52° | Very little rain | Moderate | Good value |
| March | 78/57° | Occasional showers | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| April | 83/61° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| May | 88/67° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| June | 91/72° | Regular showers | Peak crowds | Above average |
| July | 92/74° | Rainy season | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
| August | 92/74° | Rainy season | Moderate | Good value |
| September | 90/72° | Regular showers | Quiet | Lowest of the year |
| October | 85/66° | Occasional showers | Busy | Above average |
| November | 79/59° | Very little rain | Busy | Above average |
| December | 73/52° | Very little rain | Peak crowds | Peak prices |
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