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When to go · Vail

Vail in January

Great month. Inside Vail's best window: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hike, bike, raft).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
0°C / −13°C
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
United States overall
Prices
Low
United States overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Vail

Inside Vail's best window: Dec–Mar (ski), Jun–Sep (hike, bike, raft).

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • VailHighs around 0 °C, lows around -13 °C, rain on about 8 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.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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