Beaumont Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Beaumont

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
15.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
5.8°C
Avg Temp
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10.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
120 mm
Avg Humidity
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84%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-9.9°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Beaumont January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Beaumont, with average highs near 15.8°C and lows around 5.8°C (mean 10.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 120 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Beaumont January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Beaumont. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Beaumont was 2017 — when the month averaged 14.1°C — while the coldest was 1985 at 7.5°C. Typical January days reach 15.8°C with nights near 5.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp9.0°C→10.9°C+1.9°C
Max Temp14.1°C→16.2°C+2.1°C
Min Temp3.8°C→5.5°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

7.0°C–9.0°C8 yr (18%)
9.0°C–11.0°C19 yr (42%)
11.0°C–13.0°C8 yr (18%)
13.0°C–15.0°C10 yr (22%)

Beaumont January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is about average for rainfall in Beaumont, averaging 120 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 1991 with 284 mm, while the driest was 2009 at 15 mm.

Beaumont January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Beaumont during January averages 84%. The most humid January was 1998 at 89%, and the least humid was 2022 at 77%.

Beaumont January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 2.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Beaumont. The sunniest January was 2022 at 3.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1993 at 2.1.

Beaumont January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Beaumont during January is 1.7 m/s. The windiest January was 1999 at 2.1 m/s, while the calmest was 1981 at 1.4 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Beaumont

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How January Ranks in Beaumont

🥶1st coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Beaumont Weather by Month

Beaumont January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp9.7°C11.4°C11.2°C10.4°C11.3°C+1.6°C
Avg High14.7°C16.1°C16.2°C15.6°C16.5°C+1.8°C
Avg Low4.7°C6.6°C6.2°C5.3°C6.1°C+1.4°C
Avg Rain86 mm163 mm93 mm123 mm141 mm+55 mm

Extreme January Records in Beaumont

🔥Warmest January26.6°C2022
🧊Coldest January-8.8°C1982
🌧️Wettest January284 mm1991
🏜️Driest January15 mm2009
🌬️Windiest January2.1 m/s1999

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Beaumont have risen by about 1.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of -8.8°C (1982) to a record high of 26.6°C (2022).

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Rainfall in January is about average for rainfall, averaging 120 mm, with a wettest year of 284 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Beaumont?

A quieter season to visit Beaumont

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of October and April tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Beaumont. That said, January — with days averaging 15.8°C and nights around 5.8°C (mean 10.8°C) and higher rainfall (120 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Beaumont's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Beaumont Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Beaumont, with average highs near 15.8°C and lows around 5.8°C (mean 10.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 120 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 120 mm of rainfall in Beaumont, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 284 mm (1991), and the driest just 15 mm (2009). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 1.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.8 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.1°C to 16.2°C and overnight lows from 3.8°C to 5.5°C over the same span.
January Weather in Beaumont, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202513.4°C8.5°C3.6°C23.4°C-6.2°C120 mm84%1.8 m/s2.7
202415.4°C10.0°C4.6°C22.7°C-5.7°C257 mm83%1.8 m/s2.9
202318.7°C13.9°C9.0°C24.5°C0.9°C184 mm88%1.8 m/s2.6
202216.9°C10.7°C4.4°C26.6°C-3.9°C72 mm77%1.8 m/s3.3
202116.4°C11.3°C6.1°C23.3°C-1.0°C63 mm84%1.7 m/s2.9
202018.1°C13.4°C8.7°C24.0°C1.6°C151 mm86%1.7 m/s2.3
201915.7°C10.5°C5.4°C23.2°C-1.7°C186 mm86%1.7 m/s3
201813.2°C7.8°C2.3°C19.7°C-7.1°C191 mm80%1.7 m/s3.2
2017 🔥18.7°C14.1°C9.5°C23.6°C-5.2°C115 mm86%1.8 m/s2.8
201615.8°C10.6°C5.4°C22.5°C-1.3°C101 mm85%1.6 m/s3.1
201514.3°C9.4°C4.4°C23.4°C-3.2°C156 mm85%1.6 m/s2.8
201414.3°C8.5°C2.7°C21.2°C-5.0°C30 mm78%1.8 m/s3.2
201316.7°C12.2°C7.8°C23.2°C-1.7°C149 mm87%1.8 m/s2.6
201218.6°C13.4°C8.3°C24.1°C-2.1°C140 mm85%1.7 m/s3
201115.0°C9.4°C3.8°C21.0°C-4.6°C91 mm81%1.6 m/s2.8
201013.6°C8.5°C3.5°C21.8°C-5.3°C68 mm84%1.7 m/s2.9
200917.8°C11.7°C5.6°C25.3°C-1.8°C15 mm77%1.7 m/s3.2
200815.0°C10.0°C5.1°C23.5°C-2.8°C147 mm83%1.9 m/s2.8
200713.9°C9.8°C5.7°C22.2°C-0.6°C165 mm89%1.7 m/s2.4
200619.7°C14.0°C8.4°C24.9°C2.2°C61 mm77%1.8 m/s3.2
200516.9°C12.4°C7.9°C22.9°C-0.9°C77 mm87%1.7 m/s2.6
200415.9°C11.4°C7.0°C22.6°C-2.3°C170 mm86%1.7 m/s2.5
200313.8°C8.9°C4.0°C21.9°C-4.3°C49 mm85%1.7 m/s2.9
200216.9°C11.7°C6.5°C24.0°C-4.7°C66 mm86%1.8 m/s2.8
200113.7°C9.0°C4.4°C20.8°C-4.5°C144 mm86%1.6 m/s2.6
200018.8°C13.3°C7.8°C26.4°C-1.7°C39 mm78%2 m/s2.9
199918.1°C13.3°C8.5°C23.6°C-4.2°C85 mm86%2.1 m/s3
199818.2°C13.6°C9.0°C22.6°C1.2°C216 mm89%1.8 m/s2.6
199714.3°C9.9°C5.5°C24.8°C-3.1°C124 mm86%1.9 m/s2.5
199616.0°C10.3°C4.6°C22.9°C-5.9°C75 mm82%2 m/s2.6
199516.1°C11.2°C6.4°C22.1°C-1.8°C153 mm85%1.9 m/s2.8
199415.0°C10.2°C5.3°C21.6°C-3.4°C116 mm85%2 m/s2.7
199316.0°C11.4°C6.8°C23.0°C-0.2°C185 mm88%1.6 m/s2.1
199214.7°C10.4°C6.0°C22.4°C-3.0°C211 mm86%1.5 m/s2.6
1991 🌧️15.2°C10.5°C5.9°C23.1°C-0.8°C284 mm88%1.7 m/s2.3
199017.8°C13.0°C8.3°C23.5°C-0.6°C181 mm85%1.8 m/s2.6
198918.3°C13.9°C9.5°C25.4°C-0.7°C158 mm88%1.7 m/s2.2
198813.3°C8.3°C3.2°C22.2°C-3.0°C62 mm83%1.9 m/s2.8
198714.1°C9.3°C4.6°C20.7°C-2.8°C114 mm87%1.7 m/s2.8
198615.9°C10.8°C5.7°C22.6°C-1.0°C30 mm83%1.6 m/s3.1
1985 ❄️12.7°C7.5°C2.3°C22.8°C-7.0°C77 mm82%1.7 m/s2.8
198412.5°C7.7°C2.8°C19.7°C-4.8°C107 mm86%1.7 m/s2.8
198314.3°C9.5°C4.8°C20.7°C-1.1°C101 mm86%1.6 m/s—
198216.0°C10.7°C5.4°C23.7°C-8.8°C58 mm82%1.9 m/s—
198114.8°C9.4°C3.9°C20.7°C-1.7°C73 mm79%1.4 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Beaumont January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Beaumont in January?▼

The average high in January is around 15.8°C with lows near 5.8°C (mean 10.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Beaumont in January?▼

January averages 120 mm of rainfall in Beaumont, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 284 mm in 1991.

What was the hottest January on record in Beaumont?▼

The hottest January reached 26.6°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -8.8°C in 1982.

Has January in Beaumont gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.1°C to 16.2°C and overnight lows from 3.8°C to 5.5°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Beaumont?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Beaumont and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 15.8°C daytime highs and 5.8°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Beaumont?▼

Yes — January is the coldest month of the year in Beaumont, averaging 10.8°C.

What should I pack for Beaumont in January?▼

For January in Beaumont, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 15.8°C and lows of 5.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Beaumont humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Beaumont in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 1.7 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 2.1 m/s (1999).

Which January had the most rainfall in Beaumont?▼

The wettest January on record was 1991 with 284 mm. On average, January sees 120 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Beaumont behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.