The Catskills weather in January

Are you planning a trip to the Catskills in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in the Catskills in January?

The Catskills is a region in the United States of America. January in the Catskills generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Catskill Mountains at 0°C to cold in Kingston at 2°C. At night it cools down to -9°C in Kingston and -12°C in Catskill Mountains. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. Given the lower temperatures, it's essential to be well-prepared. Packing the right winter clothing and necessary accessories can make a significant difference in ensuring your comfort and well-being during this chilly season.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Catskill Mountains with an average of 74 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Kingston with 88 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Catskill Mountains.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Catskills in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the Catskills climate page.

Where to go in the Catskills in January

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in the Catskills?

Catskill Mountains

In January Catskill Mountains generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Catskill Mountains

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

3°C 

-7°C 

117 mm 

15 days 

poor 

January January

0°C 

-12°C 

74 mm 

14 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

0°C 

-12°C 

85 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Catskill Mountains

Kingston

In January Kingston generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kingston

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

6°C 

-4°C 

130 mm 

12 days 

poor 

January January

2°C 

-9°C 

88 mm 

11 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

3°C 

-8°C 

102 mm 

10 days 

poor 

Climate in Kingston

Woodstock

In January Woodstock generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Woodstock

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

4°C 

-5°C 

138 mm 

14 days 

poor 

January January

1°C 

-9°C 

83 mm 

12 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

2°C 

-9°C 

103 mm 

12 days 

poor 

Climate in Woodstock

Saugerties

In January Saugerties generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Saugerties

Max temperature Max temp

Min temperature Min temp

Monthly snow/rainfall Snow/rainfall

Monthly rainy days Rainy days

Weather conditions Weather

<<   December December
<<  

5°C 

-4°C 

121 mm 

13 days 

poor 

January January

2°C 

-9°C 

78 mm 

11 days 

poor 

February   >> February
>>  

3°C 

-8°C 

94 mm 

11 days 

poor 

Climate in Saugerties

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Catskills, in the United States of America.

Is January the best time to visit the Catskills?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to the Catskills with often poor weather in Catskill Mountains.

Generally speaking, May provides perfect weather in Catskill Mountains. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.