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

What can you expect from the weather in Austin during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Austin typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -15°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Austin in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Typically around 7 days of snowfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 140 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Austin. September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend 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 TemperatureMin Temperature -15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
SunshineSunshine 140 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Albert Lea, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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 Austin in January?

Visitors traveling to Austin should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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