When to go · Jackson, California
Jackson, California in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / 2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Low
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
Is another month better than January?
January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- MarchGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
- AprilGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
- MayGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
- SeptemberGreatInside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
Weather in January
- Jackson, CaliforniaHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around 2 °C (36 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 36 °F (2 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Low
- Prices · United States overall
- Low
United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jackson, California, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)36 °F (2 °C)
Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5 (better)
Mar: 6
Crowds
Jan: Low
Mar: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Mar: 2
January: Outside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
March: Inside Jackson, California's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct (check).
Jackson, California: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings