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

In January, Gatlinburg averages 7°C high / -4°C low with about 118 mm of rain; Houston averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 145 mm.

Gatlinburg vs Houston in January

Houston is the better pick in January — 70 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while Gatlinburg is cold, rainy, clean air.

Gatlinburg vs Houston — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Gatlinburg	🇺🇸 Houston
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	4°C	16°C
Avg high / low	7° / -4°	18° / 8°
Rainfall	118 mm	145 mm
Rainy days	12	9
Humidity	74%	73%
Air quality (AQI)	31	42

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

Month by month

Gatlinburg 🇺🇸 United Statescold, rainy, clean air · best September53
Houston 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best March70

Gatlinburg vs Houston in January — FAQ

Is January better in Gatlinburg or Houston?: Houston is the better pick in January — 70 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while Gatlinburg is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Gatlinburg vs Houston in January?: In January, Gatlinburg averages 7°C high / -4°C low with about 118 mm of rain; Houston averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 145 mm.