Houston weather in January
Houston in January averages 12°C (53°F) and 96 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Houston, January is the coldest and the fourth driest.
- Average temp
- 12°C (53°F)
6–18°C · 43–64°F
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
- Wind
- 13 km/h
What is Houston like in January?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Houston in January?
A light rain jacket
About 96 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 6°C (43°F).
January compared with December and February
January in Houston is 0.9°C cooler than December and about as wet as it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
January in Houston is 2.2°C cooler than February and 22 mm wetter than it, which averages 14°C (57°F).
Daylight in Houston in January
On 15 January the sun is up for 10 hours 27 minutes in Houston, rising about 07:17 and setting about 17:44 local time.
January ends 30 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 36 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Houston
Dates are a starting point for January.
Travel guides for Houston
What to read before you book.
Houston weather by month
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How January compares with the rest of the year
January is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 53°F | 96 mm |
| February | 14°C / 57°F | 74 mm |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 89 mm |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 101 mm |
| May | 25°C / 77°F | 130 mm |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 151 mm |
| July | 29°C / 85°F | 94 mm |
| August | 29°C / 85°F | 122 mm |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 110 mm |
| October | 22°C / 72°F | 139 mm |
| November | 17°C / 62°F | 98 mm |
| December | 13°C / 55°F | 103 mm |
Similar weather in January
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FAQs about Houston in January
January climate averages for Houston, 1991–2020.
Houston averages 12°C (53°F) in January, ranging from about 6°C (43°F) at night to 18°C (64°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 96 mm falls across January, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. January averages 12°C (53°F) against 14°C (57°F) in February — 2.2°C cooler.
January is 0.9°C cooler than December, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is March to June; January sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what January is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 27 minutes of daylight in mid-January, against 14 hours 3 minutes in June and 10 hours 15 minutes in December.
On 15 January, sunrise is about 07:17 and sunset about 17:44 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 30 minutes longer than it starts.
