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Texas Weather in January

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

Are you planning a trip a to Texas, the United States of America in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Texas in January

Texas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. Texas, the United States of America has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Dumas at 10°C (50°F) to pleasant in Mission at 22°C (72°F). At night it cools down to 9°C (48°F) in Mission and -6°C (21°F) in Dumas. While January might be the chilliest month, Texas, 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 Texas, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Dumas with an average of 9.5 mm (0.4 in) to high snow/rainfall in Center with 128 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Houston receives about 142 hours of sunlight in January, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Texas in January

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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 Texas

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

Temperature range in Texas (January)

Precipitation variation in Texas (January)

Houston

In January Houston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
142 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions

San Antonio

In January San Antonio generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
160 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Austin

In January Austin generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
154 hours
164 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions

Galveston

In January Galveston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
147 hours
165 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions

Dallas

In January Dallas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
185 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions

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

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Texas in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Houston 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 101 mm (4 in)
San Antonio 18°C (64°F) 4°C (39°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Austin 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Galveston 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Dallas 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Fort Worth 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Texas weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Texas, the United States of America typically experiences unpleasant weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Houston average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Houston peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in January, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does Texas, the United States of America get a lot of rain in January?

Texas, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in January. Houston typically averages about 101 mm (4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Texas, the United States of America with often unpleasant weather in Houston.

Generally speaking, March provides perfect weather in Houston. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Texas.

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