WinterOff season ~55°F highs

Things to do in Austin in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Austin, with average highs around 55°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum

presidential library and museum for U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson in Austin, Texas

2Indoor escape

Blanton Museum of Art

art museum in Austin, Texas

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Austin in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Austin?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Austin, with average highs around 55°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Austin in January?

Average daytime highs are around 55°F, compared with 97°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Austin in January?

Top picks for January: Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library and Museum, Blanton Museum of Art, Harry Ransom Center, Austin Public Library - Austin History Center, Texas State History Museum.