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Great Sand Dunes National Park weather in January (Colorado, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Great Sand Dunes National Park this January? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Great Sand Dunes National Park includes very low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is part of winter. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 0°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -13°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Precipitation

Great Sand Dunes National Park in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 8.3 mm for the month. It's the month with the least rainfall. Whether you're keen on hiking, outdoor festivals, or just enjoying a walk in the park, this month provides a reliably dry backdrop for all your plans. Expect around 4 days of snow/rain based on historical data.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Great Sand Dunes National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Great Sand Dunes National Park, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 14%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 8.3 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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