Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Abiquiú in January
Little changes in Abiquiú from December: highs stay near 44°F (6°C), lows near 21°F (-6°C), and about 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain or snow falls.
With a comfort score of 58/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 44°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 21°F (-6°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.0 in (25 mm)
- Humidity
- 69%
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 48 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What January feels like
It's cool, with highs near 44°F (6°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Average lows of 21°F (-6°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Precipitation is light, about 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain or snow, and since nights fall well below freezing, what does fall may well be snow.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are April & May and September & October.
- Comfort holds steady from December (56 → 58/100).
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 21°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Abiquiú in January
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort
Historic hot springs resort with soaking pools of different minerals.
Plaza Blanca
White sandstone spires and hoodoos reached by a short walk.
Echo Amphitheater
Natural sandstone amphitheater with a short trail and a strong echo.
Vivác Winery
Family winery in Dixon making wines from high-altitude New Mexico grapes.
Café Abiquiú
Restaurant at the Abiquiu Inn with New Mexican dishes and river views.
Nearby in January
- Santa Fe in January~42 mi · highs 41°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Taos in January~44 mi · highs 41°F, 1.0 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Albuquerque in January~80 mi · highs 49°F, 0.6 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in January~208 mi · highs 30°F, 1.9 in rain or snow · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,346 m to Abiquiú's ~1,849 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Abiquiú in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Abiquiú?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 58/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are April & May and September & October. Expect highs of 44°F (6°C) and 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain or snow. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Abiquiú in January?
Average highs are 44°F (6°C) and average lows 21°F (-6°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Abiquiú in January?
Not much: about 1.0 in (25 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 15.2 in (386 mm).
What should I pack for Abiquiú in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 21°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Abiquiú in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.