Houston Weather in January

What's the weather like in Houston (Texas) in January 2024?

The climate in Houston during January can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

January is in the winter in Houston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

Houston weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.4°C 59.7°F
Nightly temperature 6.4°C 43.5°F
Average temperature 10.9°C 51.6°F
Daily sunshine 5 hrs
Avg rainfall 84 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 18°C 64.4°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average January is the 5th driest month of the year in Houston with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Houston

Houston average temperature in January

January rainfall

Houston average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Houston average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Houston in January 2024.