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

Will it be rainy or sunny in Denver this January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Denver generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 4°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about -5°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Denver in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 154 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Denver. May generally stands out with 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 -5°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 154 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 52% *  

* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (63 KM, 39 Miles).

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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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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