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Water temperature in Galveston (TX) in January

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Is it warm enough to swim in Galveston in January? Average water temperature in Galveston in January is 58.5°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Galveston in January is 69.4°F, and the coldest is 50.4°F. Average high air temperature in Galveston in January is 62°F, and average low temperature is 49°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Galveston

Changes water temperature in Galveston in January 2026, 2025

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Galveston for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Galveston, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of January.

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Day 2026 2025 Min Max
January 161.5°F63.3°F56.8°F69.4°F
January 263°F63.3°F54.7°F67.5°F
January 364°F63.7°F55.6°F65.7°F
January 462.8°F63.3°F56.5°F65.1°F
January 563.7°F63°F56.1°F65.8°F
January 663.5°F61.9°F55.8°F64.9°F
January 7 60.3°F55.8°F65.3°F
January 8 60.1°F54.7°F64.8°F
January 9 59.7°F54.1°F64.2°F
January 10 59.4°F54.1°F63.3°F
January 11 56.8°F53.8°F63.5°F
January 12 57°F54°F62.4°F
January 13 56.1°F54.1°F61.3°F
January 14 56.5°F54°F61.3°F
January 15 56.7°F54°F62.2°F
Day 2026 2025 Min Max
January 16 55°F54.1°F62.2°F
January 17 55.6°F52.7°F62.6°F
January 18 54.7°F53.1°F62.4°F
January 19 55°F52°F63.7°F
January 20 54.5°F52.3°F63.3°F
January 21 51.8°F51.8°F64°F
January 22 51.3°F51.3°F64.2°F
January 23 52.2°F52.2°F63.9°F
January 24 51.1°F51.1°F63.9°F
January 25 51.4°F50.4°F63.3°F
January 26 52.2°F52.2°F63.3°F
January 27 52.7°F52.7°F62.8°F
January 28 53.1°F53.1°F62.4°F
January 29 53.2°F53.2°F61.7°F
January 30 54°F54°F61.7°F
January 31 54°F54°F61.9°F
Galveston water temp chart in January

Average water temperature in Galveston in January over a decade

20162017201820192020
59.7°F62.2°F54.9°F58.3°F60.8°F
20212022202320242025
59°F61.3°F59.2°F56.1°F56.5°F

Galveston sea state in January

Chart comparing the height of waves in Galveston in January over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Galveston in January

Weather and climate in Galveston in January

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Galveston in January based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature62°F
  • Average LOW temperature49°F
  • Average rainfall days10 days
  • Average rainfall86mm/3.4''
  • Average daylight11h
  • Average sunshine4.7h
  • Average UV index4

Galveston water temperature during other months:

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Where is the warm sea water in January?

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Temperature in neighboring cities

The nearest locations with the average water temperature in January. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
Sunny Beach58.6°F51.1°F70°F
Galveston Bay58.1°F49.8°F68.9°F
Jamaica Beach59°F52°F70°F
Crystal Beach58.1°F50.7°F68.7°F
Houston58.1°F52.2°F69.4°F
San Leon58.1°F52.2°F69.4°F
San Luis Pass59.5°F51.6°F69.8°F
Kemah58.5°F51.1°F69.4°F
Clear Lake Shores58.5°F51.3°F69.3°F
El Lago58.5°F51.3°F69.3°F

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