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USA · Ships call at Galveston, Texas
Cool and the wettest winter month
Galveston in January brings cooler conditions, with highs around 61°F, so pack layers alongside your warm-weather gear. Rain is uncommon, with only about 4 rainy days expected across the month, ideal for beach days and shore excursions. Cool and the wettest winter month.
Crowds are moderate in January, making it a good balance between availability and weather. Dress in layers: a waterproof shell over a mid-layer handles the range between cool mornings and afternoon port temps.
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Sailings that are at sea during January, with the date each one leaves port.
The Bahamas
Carnival Cruises
Sails Dec 26, 2026
Caribbean Round-trip Galveston: Harvest Caye, Cozumel & Roatan
NCL Cruises
Sails Dec 26, 2026
Caribbean & Bahamas
MSC Cruises
Sails Dec 27, 2026
Bahamian Cruise From Galveston
Disney Cruises
Sails Dec 27, 2026
Western Caribbean Cruise
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Sails Dec 27, 2026
Western Caribbean
Carnival Cruises
Sails Dec 27, 2026
Galveston is the main cruise port in Texas, on an island southeast of Houston. Most cruisers fly into Houston Hobby or Bush Intercontinental and drive down. The terminals sit on Harborside Drive, a short walk from the Strand historic district, with the beach and seawall on the other side of the island.
The average high temperature in Galveston during January is 61°F, with a low of 55°F.
Galveston typically sees 4 days of rain in January. Cool and the wettest winter month.
For a January cruise to Galveston, you should pack layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes.