Best ski & snow destinations in January

The best ski resorts to visit in January, ranked by real climate — scored for cold temperatures and reliable snow. Tap any place for the full January weather breakdown.

  1. 1Andorra la Vella, Andorracold, a little rain, clean air86tier A
  2. 2Chamonix, Francefreezing, rainy, clean air84tier A
  3. 3Aspen, United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air82tier A
  4. 4Park City, United Statesfreezing, rainy, clean air81tier A
  5. 5Sun Valley, United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air81tier A
  6. 6Vail, United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air81tier A
  7. 7Whistler, Canadafreezing, soaked, clean air80tier A
  8. 8Zermatt, Switzerlandfreezing, a little rain, clean air78tier B
  9. 9Jackson, United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air76tier B
  10. 10Banff, Canadafreezing, dry, clean air71tier B
  11. 11St. Moritz, Switzerlandfreezing, a little rain, clean air70tier B
  12. 12Oukaïmeden, Moroccocold, dry, clean air68tier C
  13. 13Ushuaia, Argentinacool, rainy, clean air47tier F
  14. 14Farellones, Chilenice, rainy, clean air31tier F
  15. 15Mount Buller, Australianice, rainy, clean air24tier F
  16. 16Las Leñas, Argentinanice, a little rain, clean air23tier F
  17. 17San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentinanice, a little rain, clean air23tier F
  18. 18Falls Creek, Australianice, rainy, clean air20tier F
  19. 19Perisher Valley, Australianice, rainy, clean air20tier F
  20. 20Queenstown, New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air20tier F
  21. 21Wānaka, New Zealandnice, rainy, clean air19tier F
  22. 22Butha-Buthe, Lesothowarm, rainy, clean air18tier F
  23. 23Pucón, Chilewarm, rainy, clean air18tier F
  24. 24Thredbo, Australianice, rainy, clean air16tier F