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Houma Weather in January

Houma in January

The short of it: Houma in January averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 256 mm (10.1 in) of rain and about 13 h 17 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 23° · rain 256 mm · daylight 13 h 17 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: August & July

Thirty years of records give Houma an average January high of 29°, a low of 23° and some 256 mm of rain. Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 256 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 17 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates January 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Houma runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Ha'akame, 2 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

January in Houma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus December
1° warmer, 108 mm more rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 17 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ha'akameTongatapu2 km SE29°23°238 mm
Ha'alaloTongatapu3 km SE29°23°238 mm
MatahauTongatapu3 km NNW29°23°238 mm
'UtulauTongatapu4 km ESE29°23°238 mm
NukunukuTongatapu4 km N29°23°238 mm
Te‘ekiuTongatapu5 km NNW29°23°238 mm
TokomololoTongatapu6 km E29°23°248 mm
Sia'atoutaiTongatapu6 km NE30°23°233 mm

The Almanac · Houma Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 256 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Climate of Houma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°23°256 mm15 km/h13 h 17 min✦✦
February30°24°257 mm15 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
March29°23°272 mm14 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
April29°22°247 mm17 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦✦
May27°20°126 mm14 km/h11 h 7 min✦✦✦
June26°20°129 mm16 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦
July25°19°115 mm16 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦✦
August25°18°120 mm16 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
September26°19°119 mm16 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
October26°20°130 mm16 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦
November27°21°122 mm14 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦
December28°22°148 mm16 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Houma in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Houma in January?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 256 mm (10.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 23°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 256 mm, the 3rd wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Houma?

The Almanac gives January 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Houma in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 13 h 17 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 51 min in June to 13 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Houma in January?

Hardly — January nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Houma in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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