What's the weather like in January?

dementia · 08-16-2004

My family was planning a trip around Thanksgiving, but that probably won't be happening so now we are considering a trip in the middle of January. The parks are supposed to be much less crowded around that time of year so that is a definite plus. Can anyone give me an idea of how warm (or cold) we can expect it to be?

**Dana** · 08-16-2004

I went at the end of January last year and the weather ranged from 60's to 75ish. One day it even went over 80 if you can believe it. The crowds are ideal. Ther isn't any..lol I am going back again this year on the 21st,so that should tell you something. Seriously, excellent for touring. You can see everything with little or no waits. The parks close a bit earlier, but you get to enjoy your resort more that way I think. Book it. You wont be sorry.

cincibar · 08-16-2004

A few years back we went in January. I couldn't believe how small the crowds were. Basically we walked onto all the rides. The weather was mostly in the 70's and, like Dana, we also had a day in the 80's. The evenings were cooler, so a jacket helped. We braved Typhoon Lagoon, though, and were thrilled to be at a waterpark in January!

**Dana** · 08-16-2004

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Originally Posted by cincibar

A few years back we went in January. I couldn't believe how small the crowds were. Basically we walked onto all the rides. The weather was mostly in the 70's and, like Dana, we also had a day in the 80's. The evenings were cooler, so a jacket helped. We braved Typhoon Lagoon, though, and were thrilled to be at a waterpark in January!

like you, my DD and I had a sweatshirt on at night and some mornings too, but by noon, it wasn't necessary and a T-shirt was ideal! My Dd swam a few times in the pool at the AKL and was thrilled to be swimming in January. Can't do that in NJ..lol

Screever · 08-16-2004

I was at Disney for the CP, starting near the end of January in 03. That was one of their colder winters, so jackets or sweaters were a must. ESPECIALLY at night, I'm almost sure it was the low 40s or upper 30s. But the crowds WERE amazing; we could have done Tower of Terror ten times in a row in an hour! I can't tell you what to expect since I'm not majoring in meterology, but bring at least one jacket for each person. Or use beachtowels as blankets.

ARIEL · 08-17-2004

absolutely brilliant! DH and I have been a couple of times in JAnuary and we about to do our next vacation this forthcoming jan too. The parks are still busy enough for you not to feel wierd or ' alone' but not too busy that you have to wait for ages in any queue.
Weather's good too.
This year I am taking my DD too as this will be her first trip abroad and to WDW...only 21 months at time of dep.......aaaaahhhhhh. I think we will always go at this time of the year from now on.

CaraMia · 08-17-2004

Dec and January are both great times for disney as far as the weather goes. As the others said, it can get a little chilly at night and in the early mornings. By mid-morning though it warms up nicely.

tink74 · 08-17-2004

We love WDW in January! No crowds and great wx! When we were there 2 years ago in Jan. it got a little chilly in the evenings....50's.....but we're from the midwest where it's 20 below 0 in January so it was wonderful! We hate to take the kids out of school right after the winter break, but it's worth it!
We're heading back this January!!

SnazzyCMB · 08-17-2004

the pools and water parks are heated right? So, you can still use them in January? Wouldn't it be funny to come home with a tan from a January vacation

Screever · 08-22-2004

Hey, this is cool that this happened to be here...I may very well visit Disney in January when I go see my friend Dana get married!!!

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dementia Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 385	What's the weather like in January? My family was planning a trip around Thanksgiving, but that probably won't be happening so now we are considering a trip in the middle of January. The parks are supposed to be much less crowded around that time of year so that is a definite plus. Can anyone give me an idea of how warm (or cold) we can expect it to be? __________________ ¸..· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Dementia -:¦:- -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº 10/94 - WDW Cherry broken! (MK/Epcot) '95 - Disneyland 10/00- (MK/SeaWorld/Wet n Wild) Off site Halloween '02 - MNSSHP (MK/Epcot/AK/MGM)Off site 05/04 - (MGM) - All Star Music ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº ºoº "Poocha Chubugga Oom Chickee! Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!" - Stitch

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: What's the weather like in January? I went at the end of January last year and the weather ranged from 60's to 75ish. One day it even went over 80 if you can believe it. The crowds are ideal. Ther isn't any..lol I am going back again this year on the 21st,so that should tell you something. Seriously, excellent for touring. You can see everything with little or no waits. The parks close a bit earlier, but you get to enjoy your resort more that way I think. Book it. You wont be sorry. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 4 hours 52 minutes

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cincibar Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 87	Re: What's the weather like in January? A few years back we went in January. I couldn't believe how small the crowds were. Basically we walked onto all the rides. The weather was mostly in the 70's and, like Dana, we also had a day in the 80's. The evenings were cooler, so a jacket helped. We braved Typhoon Lagoon, though, and were thrilled to be at a waterpark in January! __________________ Hurry baaaack....Dont forget to bring your death certificate......

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Screever chalking asphalt near you Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: maryland Posts: 1,573	Re: What's the weather like in January? I was at Disney for the CP, starting near the end of January in 03. That was one of their colder winters, so jackets or sweaters were a must. ESPECIALLY at night, I'm almost sure it was the low 40s or upper 30s. But the crowds WERE amazing; we could have done Tower of Terror ten times in a row in an hour! I can't tell you what to expect since I'm not majoring in meterology, but bring at least one jacket for each person. Or use beachtowels as blankets. __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxA screever's an artist of highest degree... *´¨) WDWCP Alumnus SP2003 Plaza Pavillion & a former Campus Rep! WDW = - Countless trips from 1986-1992. - Summer 1992 - WDWCP Jan-May 2003 - Spring Break 2004 - May 2004 - December 2006 - Spring Break 2007 - MLK weekend 2008 - Weekend in May 2008 -DL = Summer 2008 - December 2008 (college grad trip!)

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ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,932	Re: What's the weather like in January? absolutely brilliant! DH and I have been a couple of times in JAnuary and we about to do our next vacation this forthcoming jan too. The parks are still busy enough for you not to feel wierd or ' alone' but not too busy that you have to wait for ages in any queue. Weather's good too. This year I am taking my DD too as this will be her first trip abroad and to WDW...only 21 months at time of dep.......aaaaahhhhhh. I think we will always go at this time of the year from now on.

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CaraMia Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 936	Re: What's the weather like in January? Dec and January are both great times for disney as far as the weather goes. As the others said, it can get a little chilly at night and in the early mornings. By mid-morning though it warms up nicely.

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tink74 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Serka Zong Posts: 1,234	Re: What's the weather like in January? We love WDW in January! No crowds and great wx! When we were there 2 years ago in Jan. it got a little chilly in the evenings....50's.....but we're from the midwest where it's 20 below 0 in January so it was wonderful! We hate to take the kids out of school right after the winter break, but it's worth it! We're heading back this January!! __________________ MBer's I've Met: alilmagical32 Off Site 1979 Off Site 1986 All Star Sports January 2003 All Star Sports August 2003 Pop Century January 2005 Coronado Springs June/July 2005 Port Orleans FQ December 2006 Port Orleans FQ December 2007 Coming Up....French Quarter October 2008 Grail, Grail, Grail, HUH! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Celebrating My Cousins Wedding!! All Adults Trip!! Off to have my 1st Lapu Lapu!!

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SnazzyCMB Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 617	Re: What's the weather like in January? the pools and water parks are heated right? So, you can still use them in January? Wouldn't it be funny to come home with a tan from a January vacation __________________ WooHoo! I am a DVC member and proud of it My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Could it be? Xmas trip to BLT? 374 days 17 hours 22 minutes

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Screever chalking asphalt near you Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: maryland Posts: 1,573	Re: What's the weather like in January? Hey, this is cool that this happened to be here...I may very well visit Disney in January when I go see my friend Dana get married!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxA screever's an artist of highest degree... *´¨) WDWCP Alumnus SP2003 Plaza Pavillion & a former Campus Rep! WDW = - Countless trips from 1986-1992. - Summer 1992 - WDWCP Jan-May 2003 - Spring Break 2004 - May 2004 - December 2006 - Spring Break 2007 - MLK weekend 2008 - Weekend in May 2008 -DL = Summer 2008 - December 2008 (college grad trip!)

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