Telluride weather in January
January in Telluride: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Telluride · #261 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Telluride climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 0°C / 31°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -12°C / 10°F | |
| Rainfall | 47 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -12°C / 10°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 50.8 cm / 20 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Telluride in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Telluride?
- January in Telluride: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Telluride on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Telluride in January?
- In January, Telluride averages a daily high of -0.5°C and a low of -12.3°C, with about 47.4 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Telluride in January?
- Telluride has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in January.
- Does it snow in Telluride in January?
- Telluride sees roughly 50.8 cm of snowfall in January.