Tulsa in January
Good time to visit
January's the cheapest time to visit Tulsa, but you'll trade savings for chilly weather and limited outdoor fun. Great for museum hopping and cozy restaurant crawls downtown.
Weather
January brings Oklahoma's bite - temperatures hover around freezing with dry, crisp air. You'll get occasional snow flurries, maybe a light dusting, but nothing that sticks around long. The humidity drops to blessed relief levels after summer's swamp.
7°C high-4°C low5 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$85/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
- •Tulsa Home and Garden Show
January Tips
- •Pack layers - mornings are brutal but afternoons warm up nicely
- •Hotel rates hit rock bottom, perfect for budget travelers
- •Many outdoor attractions close early, so plan indoor activities
All Months
Skip summer unless you enjoy feeling like you're inside a hair dryer. July and August regularly hit 100°F with crushing humidity. Spring and fall offer perfect weather — think 70s during the day, 50s at night. October brings the best weather of the year, plus fall colors along the river. March through May works great too, though spring storms can roll through. Winter stays mild compared to northern cities, but ice storms occasionally shut everything down for a day or two. The Mayfest arts festival in May draws huge crowds, so book ahead. November through February sees the fewest tourists and lowest hotel rates.
Tulsa Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
5/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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