Denver weather in January (Colorado, United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Denver during January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Denver generally has low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 7°C, while nights can cool down to about -7°C.

Denver in January usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 12 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. Typically around 5 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

With around 215 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Denver. May, June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Denver climate page with graphs.

 

Denver, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 12 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 55%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 215 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 72%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

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

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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 Denver in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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