Taos weather in January
January in Taos: freezing, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Taos · #347 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Taos climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 30 mm / 1.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 13°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 27.5 cm / 10.8 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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Taos in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Taos?
- January in Taos: freezing, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Taos on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Taos in January?
- In January, Taos averages a daily high of 2.6°C and a low of -11°C, with about 29.6 mm of rain over roughly 7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Taos in January?
- Taos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.
- Does it snow in Taos in January?
- Taos sees roughly 27.5 cm of snowfall in January.