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

In January, Houston averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 145 mm of rain; Memphis averages 11°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm.

Houston vs Memphis in January

Houston is the better pick in January — 70 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while Memphis is cold, rainy, clean air.

Houston vs Memphis — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Houston	🇺🇸 Memphis
Comfort score	70/100 (B)	60/100 (C)
Feels-like high	16°C	7°C
Avg high / low	18° / 8°	11° / 1°
Rainfall	145 mm	116 mm
Rainy days	9	8
Humidity	73%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	42	32

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

Month by month

Houston 🇺🇸 United Statesnice, rainy, clean air · best March70
Memphis 🇺🇸 United Statescold, rainy, clean air · best October60

Houston vs Memphis in January — FAQ

Is January better in Houston or Memphis?: Houston is the better pick in January — 70 vs 60 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Houston is nice, rainy, clean air, while Memphis is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Houston vs Memphis in January?: In January, Houston averages 18°C high / 8°C low with about 145 mm of rain; Memphis averages 11°C high / 1°C low with about 116 mm.