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

What can you expect from the weather in Taos Ski Valley during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Taos Ski Valley generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around -1°C, while nights can cool down to about -11°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Taos Ski Valley in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect 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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