January weather in Vail, CO
The average temperature in Vail in January is 17.5°F (6.6°F–28.5°F). Average precipitation: 1.98 inches. Average snowfall is 35.3 inches.
January is a winter month in Vail, and is cooler than the annual average of 37.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 9h 30m. For travel, January is cold.
Avg High
28.5°F
Avg Low
6.6°F
Precipitation
1.98 in
Snow
35.3 in
January records in Vail
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | 46.0°F (2018) | -17.0°F (2008) | 0.46 in (2003) |
| January 2 | 46.9°F (2018) | -14.1°F (2011) | 0.39 in (2020) |
| January 3 | 44.1°F (1998) | -13.0°F (2011) | 0.74 in (2004) |
| January 4 | 39.9°F (2007) | -18.0°F (1988) | 0.48 in (1996) |
| January 5 | 41.0°F (1987) | -11.9°F (1993) | 0.80 in (2005) |
| January 6 | 43.0°F (1987) | -11.9°F (1990) | 0.65 in (1994) |
| January 7 | 42.1°F (2018) | -15.0°F (1997) | 0.75 in (2008) |
| January 8 | 39.0°F (1999) | -13.0°F (2010) | 0.36 in (1992) |
| January 9 | 39.9°F (1993) | -11.9°F (2010) | 0.42 in (2017) |
| January 10 | 46.9°F (1990) | -8.0°F (2025) | 0.56 in (2017) |
| January 11 | 48.9°F (1990) | -9.9°F (1987) | 0.45 in (2014) |
| January 12 | 48.9°F (1990) | -20.9°F (1989) | 0.45 in (2017) |
| January 13 | 41.0°F (1990) | -20.9°F (1989) | 0.78 in (2007) |
| January 14 | 44.1°F (1987) | -13.0°F (2013) | 0.40 in (2024) |
| January 15 | 42.1°F (2003) | -18.9°F (1989) | 0.32 in (2024) |
| January 16 | 48.0°F (2000) | -14.1°F (1989) | 1.80 in (2003) |
| January 17 | 39.9°F (1986) | -15.0°F (2008) | 0.39 in (2016) |
| January 18 | 41.0°F (1986) | -9.0°F (2008) | 0.57 in (2024) |
| January 19 | 44.1°F (2018) | -15.0°F (2025) | 0.30 in (2000) |
| January 20 | 46.0°F (2018) | -20.0°F (1988) | 0.40 in (2018) |
| January 21 | 45.0°F (1986) | -20.9°F (1988) | 0.29 in (1993) |
| January 22 | 39.0°F (1989) | -18.9°F (2025) | 0.51 in (2000) |
| January 23 | 39.9°F (2009) | -18.9°F (2025) | 0.55 in (2000) |
| January 24 | 42.1°F (2013) | -13.0°F (2002) | 0.30 in (2023) |
| January 25 | 43.0°F (1986) | -14.1°F (2026) | 0.40 in (2000) |
| January 26 | 46.0°F (1999) | -16.1°F (1988) | 0.33 in (1997) |
| January 27 | 46.0°F (1987) | -15.0°F (2026) | 0.52 in (2012) |
| January 28 | 46.9°F (2003) | -8.0°F (2012) | 0.36 in (2023) |
| January 29 | 48.9°F (1986) | -8.0°F (1999) | 0.50 in (2003) |
| January 30 | 51.1°F (1986) | -8.0°F (1999) | 0.84 in (2014) |
| January 31 | 51.1°F (1986) | -13.0°F (1994) | 0.96 in (1996) |