When to go · Ruidoso
Ruidoso in January
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather)). 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
- 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / −5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Low
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather)). 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:
- AprilGreatInside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).
- MayGreatInside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).
- JuneGreatInside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).
- JulyGreatInside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).
Weather in January
- RuidosoHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °C), rain on about 4 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 Ruidoso, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Jan: -5 °C (23 °F)23 °F (-5 °C)
Apr: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 4
Apr: 4
Crowds
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 1
January: Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
April: Inside Ruidoso's best window: Apr–Oct (horse racing season and milder weather).
Ruidoso: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings