January · Alaska
Best time to visit Valdez in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valdez in January
Average temperature -8°C, 179 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
0.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -8°C
- Rainfall
- 179 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Valdez scores 0.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -8°C, 179 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valdez sits beneath steep Chugach peaks with waterfall-lined fjords, heli-ski terrain, and Prince William Sound cruises.
January in Valdez — off-season conditions
January sits at -8°C (18°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
179 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6 hours of daylight.
That is 0.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 7.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Valdez — 7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valdez in January?
- In January, Valdez averages -8°C, 179 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Valdez?
- January earns a 0.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valdez in January?
- Expect about 179 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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