Things to do in Houston in January

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Overview

January is a good time to visit Houston. The weather is usually freezing cold and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 11—21°F (-12—-6°C).

Houston has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your January trip to Houston. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to January. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Houston in January. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout January, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Houston in January

Top experiences in January
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Holidays in Houston in January
January
  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19)
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Weather in Houston in January

Temperatures on an average day in Houston in January

The average temperature in Houston in January for a typical day ranges from a high of 21°F (-6°C) to a low of 11°F (-12°C). Some would describe the temperature to be freezing cold. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Houston, July, has days with highs of 66°F (19°C) and lows of 50°F (10°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 21°F (-6°C) and lows of 11°F (-12°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Houston in January based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in January
21°F
highs
11°F
lows

General weather summary

Freezing cold, breezy
Feels like
14%
Chance of rain
0.056 in
Amount
13.1 mph
Wind speed
79%
Humidity
6.4 hrs
Daylight length
9:57 AM
Sunrise
4:19 PM
Sunset
47%
Cloud cover
Thick winter coat with gloves
What to wear
What to wear in January
With an average high of 21°F (-6°C) and a low of 11°F (-12°C), it generally feels freezing cold and breezy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something toasty like a thick winter coat with gloves
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Best attractions for Houston in January

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Houston has to offer for travelers in January, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Houston that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Houston for January.
Wytchwood Herbal Shoppe & Oddities
1. Wytchwood Herbal Shoppe & Oddities
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Metaphysical supply store
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I love little shops like Wytchwood. They have a wide variety of herbs, crystals, oils, working tools. The ladies were super friendly each time I visited. I hope I’ll have the pleasure of shopping here again!
Goddess S — Google review
Very homey experience, awesome people with experience. Come here for all your witchy jewelry, teas, creams, and more. Not for the faint of heart. Sorry all my pictures have me in them.
Ein F — Google review
Amazing shoppe! Rhonda is the most wonderful woman! I've gone to her for YEARS and whether it's herbal remedies (which work like the luckiest charm!) To fun oddities, stones and all my spiritual desires.. she always has just what I need. I love love love her all teas like 'drink the damn tea' and her 'allergies suck' tea. She is so compassionate with the biggest heart for people and it shows in her excellent work. Superb place to pop by 😁
Zoe S — Google review
I apologize for not getting her name but it was an absolute pleasure to shop here. I was giddy the whole time. Staff is highly knowledgeable and the whole shop is fun. Even if you don't buy anything (highly doubtful), you'll want to look around.
Denielle M — Google review
Went to the shop with my friend this evening and I had a very great experience! The owner and her daughter were very kind and informative. I also drank the damn tea and it is delicious!! Even bought a bag that I cannot wait to brew! Was definitely worth the drive and I cannot wait to go back!
Bianca S — Google review
Wonderful shop, with the best tea in the world. We went in for some candles & stones, and ended up with soo much more. The wound salve works on everything, even helped out my mouse who was in pain, and now has all his energy back. I also didn’t think i would ever stray from my usual facial care products, until i tried the face serum. It is absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience, and even better products. I will definitely be coming back every chance i can.
Jessica S — Google review
I just absolutely adore this place. The people are so nice and the inventory is amazing as well as extensive. From quirky to practical. Stones, crystals, jewelry, books, salves, tinctures....the list goes on. The teas she makes are phenomenal. As a matter of fact I'm having a glass of tea I brewed from there as I write this. Always such a welcoming vibe. I frequent this shop and have followed it from it's prior location. I got some "Mystique" beauty fluid and the difference in my Alaskan winter skin has been a welcome repreive. 5 stars!
Shannon O — Google review
What an amazing shop. You won't find most of these items any where else in town, and she puts so much effort and care in to helping you. I will definitely be back!
Kelseay S — Google review

What's the weather like in Houston?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA on what the weather is like in Houston for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

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