Opelousas in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Opelousas in january 2026
The weather in Opelousas in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather 5.7cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
21%
17%
17%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
26%
20%
5%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
20%
18%
10%
Weather at 3am
47°F
39%
17%
16%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Opelousas in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Opelousas in january.
The climate of Opelousas in january is tolerable
the weather in Opelousas in january is quite dry (with 3.1in of precipitation over 4 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.8in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is quite cool around this city this month, but it is livable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. The seasonal minimum is 45°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Opelousas is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Opelousas in january with a maximum record of 76°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2018. You can plan to have about 10 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 32% of the month.
Day length in Opelousas in january is 10:24. Sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset is at 17:30.
With proper weather, january is okay (but not good) to go in Opelousas in Louisiana.
Opelousas: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in february to Opelousas. more information
January: another location in Louisiana?
If you want to go to Louisiana in january, there are destinations with better weather than Opelousas:
In january, New Orleans, Grand Isle, Houma, Morgan City and Port Sulphur have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Opelousas in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 76°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.9in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 5.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.94km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:06 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:24 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Opelousas in january 2025:
41°F to 61°F
40°F to 58°F
54°F to 67°F
52°F to 56°F
63°F to 74°F
32°F to 49°F
31°F to 45°F
31°F to 47°F
31°F to 43°F
38°F to 43°F
36°F to 49°F
36°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
32°F to 50°F
43°F to 52°F
34°F to 59°F
41°F to 56°F
59°F to 63°F
40°F to 47°F
29°F to 45°F
25°F to 36°F
14°F to 40°F
16°F to 50°F
27°F to 49°F
25°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
54°F to 63°F
63°F to 74°F
61°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in Louisiana in january
Cities near Opelousas:
| Oakdale in january | tolerable weather |
| New Iberia in january | tolerable weather |
| Marksville in january | tolerable weather |
| Baton Rouge in january | tolerable weather |
| Alexandria (Louisiane) in january | tolerable weather |
| Pecan Island in january | tolerable weather |
| Marsh Island in january | tolerable weather |
| Lake Charles in january | tolerable weather |
| Morgan City in january | good weather |
| Cameron in january | tolerable weather |
| Holly Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Natchitoches in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Opelousas in january:
Weather data for Opelousas for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Opelousas. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Opelousas can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Opelousas.