Vail weather in January
January in Vail: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Vail · #159 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Vail climate normals — January
| Daytime high | -1°C / 31°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -12°C / 11°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 44.5 cm / 17.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Vail in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Vail?
- January in Vail: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Vail on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Vail in January?
- In January, Vail averages a daily high of -0.8°C and a low of -11.8°C, with about 40.7 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Vail in January?
- Vail has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in January.
- Does it snow in Vail in January?
- Vail sees roughly 44.5 cm of snowfall in January.