Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
44°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Denver
United States · North America
Plenty of sun. Cold weather is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
44°F
Lows around 21°F
Precipitation
4 days/mo
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
13%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
8.5 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 31° and nights feel near 14°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
57%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 38°F, easing to about 29°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning32°F
Rain7%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday41°F
Rain7%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon38°F
Rain6%
Cloud46%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening29°F
Rain6%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 21 | 0.5 | 4 | 8.5 | 57 |
| Feb | 47 | 22 | 0.6 | 4 | 9.3 | 54 |
| Mar | 58 | 30 | 1.4 | 6 | 10.4 | 49 |
| Apr | 65 | 37 | 2.0 | 7 | 11.0 | 47 |
| May | 73 | 46 | 2.6 | 10 | 12.0 | 52 |
| Jun | 85 | 56 | 1.5 | 8 | 12.8 | 46 |
| Jul | 90 | 62 | 1.5 | 8 | 13.1 | 46 |
| Aug | 88 | 61 | 1.4 | 7 | 12.4 | 47 |
| Sep | 81 | 53 | 1.1 | 5 | 11.0 | 45 |
| Oct | 68 | 40 | 1.1 | 5 | 9.6 | 48 |
| Nov | 55 | 30 | 0.7 | 4 | 8.6 | 51 |
| Dec | 45 | 22 | 0.6 | 4 | 8.0 | 55 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology