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Rocky Mountain National Park weather in January (Colorado, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Rocky Mountain National Park this January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Rocky Mountain National Park typically experiences very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January marks the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Rocky Mountain National Park in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 86 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 19 days of snow.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Rocky Mountain National Park, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 86 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 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?

Visitors traveling to Rocky Mountain National Park should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

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

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