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Dallas in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Dallas in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Dallas in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Dallas in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +57°F and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 4 rainy days and 54 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Dallas;

Average weather

☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+9°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
54 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dallas has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Dallas in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dallas for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in January is +61°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +75°F during the day and a minimum of +19°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +68°F.

Is Dallas warm or cold in January?

Dallas is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +59°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +39°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Dallas, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Dallas in January

Dallas weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+59°F+57°F+63°F
Min. temperature
0°F+9°F+3°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+84°F+91°F
Rainfall
69 mm54 mm58 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
65%63%64%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
897
Cloudy days
181716
Rainy days
544
Snowy days
011

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +59°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 69 mm to 54 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 65% to 63%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 8 to 9.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Dallas in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Dallas is gradually increasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Dallas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 26 mm, with a 19% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dallas wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 137 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 43 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Dallas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Dallas.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Dallas?

This is the weather in Dallas in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+73°F
2 January
☁️
+39°F
3 January
☀️
+54°F
4 January
☀️
+63°F
5 January
☀️
+62°F
6 January
☀️
+55°F
7 January
☀️
+47°F
8 January
🌧️
+56°F
9 January
☁️
+64°F
10 January
☁️
+55°F
11 January
☀️
+60°F
12 January
☁️
+64°F
13 January
☀️
+74°F
14 January
☁️
+74°F
15 January
☁️
+69°F
16 January
☀️
+53°F
17 January
☀️
+64°F
18 January
☀️
+73°F
19 January
🌧️
+69°F
20 January
☁️
+47°F
21 January
☁️
+44°F
22 January
☀️
+51°F
23 January
☀️
+65°F
24 January
☀️
+59°F
25 January
🌫️
+60°F
26 January
☀️
+55°F
27 January
☁️
+52°F
28 January
☀️
+57°F
29 January
☀️
+68°F
30 January
☀️
+70°F
31 January
☁️
+68°F
In January 2023 Dallas had 17 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +75°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 53%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 21 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Dallas climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Dallas in January has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+45°F) and the highest in 2006 (+71°F). The driest year was 1986 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 260 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dallas in January:

Is January a good time to visit Dallas?

January is a really good time to go to Dallas. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Dallas.

Can you sunbathe in Dallas in January?

January has mild temperatures in Dallas. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Dallas rainy in January?

Dallas is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Dallas in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Dallas in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

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Monthly weather in Dallas

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dallas, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.