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

Looking to travel to Houston in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Houston typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C. While this is the time of year with slightly cooler averages, it remains comfortably warm.

Houston in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 142 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March typically offers the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Houston, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 101 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 13 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 142 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 44%  

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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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 Houston in January?

For visitors traveling to Houston, 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 in January.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Houston.

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