Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Galveston with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Galveston in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Galveston with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 18°C, with nights close to 11°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Galveston will be around 18°C, with nights close to 11°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Galveston is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 78 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 24% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Galveston. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Galveston in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
78 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Galveston?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Galveston. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Galveston in January
With 27°C, Galveston hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 2°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -4°C to a high of 24°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Galveston
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Galveston, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Galveston
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Galveston, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 7 days of rain in Galveston.
Daily UV Index in January in Galveston
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Galveston, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Galveston Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Galveston, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Galveston Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Galveston, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Galveston
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Average Weather in Galveston by Month
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