Denver, Colorado Weather in January
United States · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high8°C (46°F)
Avg low-4°C (25°F)
Rainfall18 mm (0.7 in)
RatingFair 5.8/10
In January, Denver has average highs of 8°C (46°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F). January is winter in United States. The month is very dry, with about 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain spread over 5 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.5 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Denver?
January is a fair time to visit Denver (5.8/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in May and September to October.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 8°C (46°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -4°C (25°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (34°F) |
| Rainfall | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 56% |
| Cloud cover | 57% |
| Daylight | 9.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 10 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Denver in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Denver weather in other months
Jan8°C / -4°C18 mmFairFeb9°C / -4°C23 mmFairMar14°C / -1°C35 mmGoodApr18°C / 2°C49 mmExcellentMay23°C / 7°C65 mmExcellentJun31°C / 14°C42 mmGoodJul33°C / 18°C63 mmFairAug32°C / 17°C52 mmGoodSep29°C / 12°C35 mmExcellentOct21°C / 5°C29 mmExcellentNov14°C / 0°C18 mmGoodDec8°C / -4°C21 mmFair
← DecemberBest time to visit DenverFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida22°C · 58 mm · Excellent
- Oaxaca26°C · 8 mm · Excellent
- Nassau24°C · 37 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas25°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Key West, Florida23°C · 38 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Ciudad Juarez15°C · 10 mm
- Phoenix, Arizona20°C · 35 mm
- Las Vegas, Nevada15°C · 20 mm
- Fort Worth, Texas14°C · 49 mm
- Dallas, Texas13°C · 54 mm
- Mexicali21°C · 19 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.