What is the weather like in Atlanta vs Houston in January?

In January, Atlanta averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 130 mm of rain; Houston averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 145 mm.

Atlanta vs Houston in January

Houston is the better pick in January — 70 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while Atlanta is cold, rainy, clean air.

Atlanta vs Houston — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Atlanta	🇺🇸 Houston
Comfort score	62/100 (C)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	9°C	16°C
Avg high / low	12° / 3°	18° / 8°
Rainfall	130 mm	145 mm
Rainy days	8	9
Humidity	71%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	37	42

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Atlanta 🇺🇸 United Statescold, rainy, clean air · best October62
Houston 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best March70

Atlanta vs Houston in January — FAQ

Is January better in Atlanta or Houston?: Houston is the better pick in January — 70 vs 62 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while Atlanta is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Atlanta vs Houston in January?: In January, Atlanta averages 12°C high / 3°C low with about 130 mm of rain; Houston averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 145 mm.