Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Houston 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 7°C and 11°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Houston 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 Houston with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 19°C, with nights close to 10°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 Houston will be around 19°C, with nights close to 10°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 49 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 21% 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 Houston. 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.
Houston in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
16°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
49 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 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 Houston?
Want nice weather? Then January is a great time to be in Houston. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Houston in January
With 28°C, Houston hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -7°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Houston
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Houston, 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 Houston
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Houston, 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 Houston.
Daily UV Index in January in Houston
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Houston, 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 Houston Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Houston, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Houston Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Houston, 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 Houston
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Houston. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Houston by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Houston. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
