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Weather · January

Austin weather in January

Average highs of 63°F, lows of 42°F and 2.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

January is Austin’s coldest month, with average highs of 63°F and lows of 42°F. That is 1° cooler than December, and 18° below the yearly average high.

Average high
63°F
Average low
42°F
Precipitation
2.6 in
Wet days
8
Sunrise · sunset
7:28 AM · 5:52 PM

January across the year

  1. 63°42°Jan
  2. 67°46°Feb
  3. 73°52°Mar
  4. 80°59°Apr
  5. 87°67°May
  6. 93°73°Jun
  7. 97°75°Jul
  8. 98°75°Aug
  9. 91°70°Sep
  10. 83°61°Oct
  11. 72°51°Nov
  12. 64°43°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in January

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

January is good for

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January compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
December64°F43°F2.7 in
January63°F42°F2.6 in
February67°F46°F1.9 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Austin in January?

Average highs are 63°F and average lows 42°F, for a daily mean of 52°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Austin in January?

January averages 2.6 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Austin in January?

Around mid-January the sun rises about 7:28 AM and sets about 5:52 PM, for roughly 10.4 hours of daylight.

Is January a good time to visit Austin?

The mildest months for visiting are February, March, April. January is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Austin-Camp Mabry station (1.6 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for January 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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