Texas weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Texas: highs of 16°C (61°F) and about 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 5°C (40°F) and cloud cover 59% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 18°C (65°F) and 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Houston, the largest city in Texas. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Texas?
least pleasant month Weather score 61/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Texas. For better conditions, consider Feb–May, Sep–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Texas in January?
Some rain is normal: about 89 mm (3.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Texas in January?
Days average 16°C (61°F) and nights 5°C (40°F).
Texas weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C (61°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 89 mm | 59% | least pleasant |
| February | 18°C (65°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 69 mm | 64% | best |
| March | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 85 mm | 60% | best |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm | 57% | best |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 119 mm | 51% | best |
| June | 33°C (92°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 126 mm | 44% | least pleasant |
| July | 34°C (92°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 110 mm | 47% | fair |
| August | 35°C (94°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 125 mm | 44% | least pleasant |
| September | 32°C (89°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 118 mm | 44% | best |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 128 mm | 36% | best |
| November | 22°C (71°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 94 mm | 47% | best |
| December | 17°C (63°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 96 mm | 59% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Texas in January
Weather can differ a lot within Texas: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 16°C (61°F) | 5°C (40°F) | 89 mm | least pleasant |
| San Antonio | 16°C (62°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 49 mm | fair |
| Dallas | 12°C (54°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |
| Fort Worth | 13°C (56°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 54 mm | least pleasant |
| Austin | 16°C (60°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |
| El Paso | 13°C (55°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 14 mm | least pleasant |
| Arlington | 13°C (56°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 63 mm | least pleasant |
| Corpus Christi | 19°C (67°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 40 mm | best |
| Plano | 12°C (54°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |
| Laredo | 20°C (67°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 24 mm | best |
| Lubbock | 12°C (53°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 17 mm | least pleasant |
| Garland | 12°C (54°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |