January · United States
Best time to visit Moab in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Moab in January
Average temperature -2°C, 25 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.8/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Moab scores 4.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Moab sits between Arches and Canyonlands, the red-rock capital of Utah's canyon country.
January in Moab — off-season conditions
January averages -2°C (29°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Precipitation is light at 25 mm (mostly snow at altitude), with about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Moab in January?
- In January, Moab averages -2°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Moab?
- January earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Moab in January?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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