Austin weather in January (Texas, United States of America)

Is January a good time to explore Austin weather-wise? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Austin includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 4°C. Enjoy a month of comfortably warm temperatures, despite being cooler than other months.

Precipitation

Austin in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 7 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 164 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April and November typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Austin climate page with graphs.

 

Austin, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 4°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 67%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 164 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Austin, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Austin.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.