Weather in January in Colorado
Planning a getaway to Colorado 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 is the weather like in Colorado in January?
Colorado 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 and cold in Canon City at 9°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to -7°C in Canon City and -21°C in Gunnison. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Fountain with an average of 5.9 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Rocky Mountain National Park with 86 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colorado in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Colorado climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Colorado?
Breckenridge
In January Breckenridge generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Estes Park
In January Estes Park generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pagosa Springs
In January Pagosa Springs generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vail
In January Vail generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Telluride
In January Telluride generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -12°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colorado, in the United States of America.
Is January the best time to visit Colorado?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Colorado due to the typically poor weather in Breckenridge.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Breckenridge. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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