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Big Bend Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Big Bend, the United States of America in January.

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Alpine Fort Davis Terlingua

Planning a getaway to the Big Bend, the United States of America this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Big Bend in January

The Big Bend, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in the Big Bend generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with low precipitation. During January, winter is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Alpine at 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Terlingua at 18°C (64°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 1°C (34°F) in Terlingua and -1°C (30°F) in Alpine. While January might be the chilliest month, the Big Bend, the United States of America offers areas with temperate climates year-round, ensuring visitors always have a delightful experience.

For a closer look at conditions across the Big Bend, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Terlingua with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to low rainfall in Alpine with 21 mm (0.8 in).

Explore the Big Bend by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Big Bend — and find the best time to visit. (based on Alpine)

January15°C (59°F) February18°C (64°F) March22°C (72°F) April26°C (79°F) May30°C (86°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October26°C (79°F) November20°C (68°F) December16°C (61°F)
Best Time to Visit the Big Bend →

Best Places to Visit in the Big Bend in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Big Bend.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Big Bend

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in the Big Bend, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Big Bend (January)

Precipitation variation in the Big Bend (January)

Alpine

In January Alpine generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Alpine →

Fort Davis

In January Fort Davis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Fort Davis →

Terlingua

In January Terlingua generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.2 mm (0.2 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Terlingua →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Big Bend, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Big Bend in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alpine 15°C (59°F) -1°C (30°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Fort Davis 15°C (59°F) -2°C (28°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Terlingua 18°C (64°F) 1°C (34°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

The Big Bend weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Big Bend, the United States of America in January?

the Big Bend, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Alpine average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about -1°C (30°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in the Big Bend, the United States of America in January?

Daytime temperatures in Alpine peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in January, dropping to about -1°C (30°F) overnight.

Does the Big Bend, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Big Bend, the United States of America during January, with Alpine averaging close to 21 mm (0.8 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Big Bend, the United States of America?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit the Big Bend, the United States of America with overall pleasant weather in Alpine.

On average, the best time to visit the Big Bend, the United States of America is in February, March, April, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Alpine. On the other hand, the month of June tends to have poor weather conditions.

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