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Taos Ski Valley weather in January (New Mexico, United States of America)

What kind of weather does January bring to Taos Ski Valley? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Taos Ski Valley usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a notable month of the winter season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near -1°C, cooling down at night to around -11°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Taos Ski Valley in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Taos Ski Valley. June typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Taos Ski Valley, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

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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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Taos Ski Valley should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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