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Houston in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Houston in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Houston in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Houston in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +17°C and about 7 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 96 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Houston;

Average weather

☀️
+17°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
96 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Houston has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Houston in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Houston for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +21°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +27°C during the day and a minimum of +2°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 80% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +26°C to +6°C.

Is Houston warm or cold in January?

Houston is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +17°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +9°C to +8°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Houston, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Houston in January

Houston weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+18°C+17°C+19°C
Min. temperature
-13°C-8°C-10°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+29°C+31°C
Rainfall
90 mm96 mm79 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
73%72%73%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
675
Cloudy days
10109
Rainy days
121212
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +17°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 90 mm to 96 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 6 to 7.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Houston in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Houston is gradually increasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Houston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 52%, leading to total precipitation of around 170 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 52 mm, which is considered heavy rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Houston wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 122 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 79 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Houston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Houston.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Houston?

This is the weather in Houston in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+26°C
2 January
🌫️
+25°C
3 January
🌧️
+26°C
4 January
☀️
+23°C
5 January
☀️
+23°C
6 January
☁️
+26°C
7 January
☁️
+27°C
8 January
⛈️
+24°C
9 January
☀️
+20°C
10 January
🌫️
+24°C
11 January
☁️
+27°C
12 January
☁️
+24°C
13 January
☀️
+16°C
14 January
☀️
+18°C
15 January
☁️
+23°C
16 January
☁️
+24°C
17 January
🌫️
+26°C
18 January
🌫️
+24°C
19 January
☀️
+22°C
20 January
☁️
+19°C
21 January
🌧️
+12°C
22 January
☀️
+16°C
23 January
☀️
+15°C
24 January
☁️
+20°C
25 January
☁️
+12°C
26 January
☀️
+14°C
27 January
☁️
+14°C
28 January
☁️
+22°C
29 January
🌧️
+24°C
30 January
🌫️
+19°C
31 January
🌫️
+6°C
In January 2023 Houston had 9 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of +6°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 23 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?

Climate Change over Years

This is how Houston climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Houston in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+24°C) and the highest in 2012 (+28°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 709 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2058 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Houston in January:

Is January a good time to visit Houston?

January is a really good time to go to Houston. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Houston.

Can you sunbathe in Houston in January?

January has mild temperatures in Houston. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Houston rainy in January?

Houston is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Houston in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Houston in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Houston

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Houston, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.