Breckenridge weather in January
January in Breckenridge: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Breckenridge · #409 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Breckenridge climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -3°C / 26°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -15°C / 6°F | |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -14°C / 6°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 42.8 cm / 16.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Breckenridge in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Breckenridge?
- January in Breckenridge: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Breckenridge on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Breckenridge in January?
- In January, Breckenridge averages a daily high of -3.2°C and a low of -14.6°C, with about 32.8 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Breckenridge in January?
- Breckenridge has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.
- Does it snow in Breckenridge in January?
- Breckenridge sees roughly 42.8 cm of snowfall in January.