January · United States
Best time to visit Jackson Hole in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jackson Hole in January
Average temperature -11°C, 56 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 96% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.2/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -11°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- Humidity
- 96%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Jackson Hole scores 8.2/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around -11°C, 56 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tetons rising over wooden-boardwalk town shine through December-March for snow, July-September for trails.
January in Jackson Hole: strong conditions, 6th of 12
January sits at -11°C (12°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
56 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 9.1 hours of daylight.
That is 8.2/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Jackson Hole — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jackson Hole in January?
- In January, Jackson Hole averages -11°C, 56 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Jackson Hole?
- January earns a 8.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jackson Hole in January?
- Expect about 56 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 96% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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