Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Hudson in January
This is the coldest month in Hudson: highs average 32°F (0°C) and lows 17°F (-9°C), with about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 42/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 32°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 17°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.9 in (73 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What January feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 32°F (0°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 17°F (-9°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Only about 9 h 14 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are May and September & October.
- Comfort improves from 38/100 in December to 42/100.
- Our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends Apr – Nov, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 17°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.9 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Hudson in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Basilica Hudson
Former factory near the river hosting concerts, markets and art events.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 32°F.
Wm. Farmer and Sons
Restaurant and inn near the station serving seasonal Southern-leaning plates.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 32°F.
Hudson Valley Distillers
Farm distillery in a restored barn making applejack and gin.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Olana State Historic Site
Frederic Church's Persian-style home and planned landscape above the Hudson.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Warren Street
Main street of antiques, design shops and galleries.
Nearby in January
- Beacon in January~52 mi · highs 34°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Manhattan in January~102 mi · highs 36°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- New York City in January~107 mi · highs 38°F, 3.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Woodstock in January~115 mi · highs 28°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~270 m to Hudson's ~25 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.
Hudson in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Hudson?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 42/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are May and September & October. Expect highs of 32°F (0°C) and 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain or snow. Our Hudson Valley by Rail route recommends Apr – Nov, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Hudson in January?
Average highs are 32°F (0°C) and average lows 17°F (-9°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Hudson in January?
Some: about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 47.2 in (1198 mm).
What should I pack for Hudson in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 17°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.9 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Hudson 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.