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Colorado Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Colorado, the United States of America in January.

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Planning a getaway to Colorado, the United States of America this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Colorado in January

Colorado, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Colorado in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Gunnison at -4°C (25°F) and cold in Canon City at 9°C (48°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -7°C (19°F) in Canon City and -21°C (-6°F) in Gunnison. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To explore the conditions in Colorado, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Fountain with an average of 5.9 mm (0.2 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Rocky Mountain National Park with 86 mm (3.4 in).

Explore Colorado by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Colorado - and find the best time to visit. (based on Breckenridge)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May12°C (54°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Colorado in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Colorado.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Colorado

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Colorado, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Colorado (January)

Precipitation variation in Colorado (January)

Breckenridge

In January Breckenridge generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snowfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Breckenridge →

Estes Park

In January Estes Park generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Estes Park →

Pagosa Springs

In January Pagosa Springs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Pagosa Springs →

Telluride

In January Telluride generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C (10°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snowfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Telluride →

Denver

In January Denver generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
215 hours
212 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Denver →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Colorado in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge -1°C (30°F) -14°C (7°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Estes Park 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Pagosa Springs 4°C (39°F) -14°C (7°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Telluride 0°C (32°F) -12°C (10°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Denver 7°C (45°F) -7°C (19°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Snowmass Village 1°C (34°F) -12°C (10°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)

Colorado weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colorado, the United States of America in January?

Colorado, the United States of America typically experiences less favorable weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Breckenridge average around -1°C (30°F), and temperatures drop to about -14°C (7°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Colorado, the United States of America in January?

Breckenridge averages a daytime maximum of -1°C (30°F) in January, with overnight lows close to -14°C (7°F).

Does Colorado, the United States of America get a lot of snow in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Colorado, the United States of America during January, with Breckenridge averaging close to 47 mm (1.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Colorado, the United States of America?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Colorado, the United States of America due to the typically less favorable weather in Breckenridge.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide excellent weather in Breckenridge. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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