Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Jackson in January
Little changes in Jackson from December: highs stay near 28°F (-2°C), lows near 8°F (-13°C), and about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 44/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Avg low
- 8°F (-13°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.7 in (69 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What January feels like
Highs only reach about 28°F (-2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 8°F (-13°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 07 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are June – September.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, December – February.
- Comfort holds steady from December (42 → 44/100).
- January sits inside the Mid-Dec – Mar window our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 8°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.7 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Jackson in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
National Museum of Wildlife Art
Museum of wildlife painting and sculpture built into a hillside directly across from the Elk Refuge.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 28°F.
Mangy Moose
Teton Village saloon and restaurant at the base of the tram, a Jackson Hole après-ski fixture since the 1960s.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 28°F.
National Elk Refuge
Refuge on the edge of Jackson where thousands of elk spend the winter on open, snowy meadows.
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar
Western bar on Town Square with saddles for bar stools, live country music and a dance floor.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Steep ski area above Teton Village with more than 4,000 feet of vertical and an aerial tram to Rendezvous Mountain.
Nearby in January
- Grand Teton National Park in January~22 mi · highs 24°F, 3.3 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone National Park in January~67 mi · highs 20°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Yellowstone in January~79 mi · highs 19°F, 3.2 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Salt Lake City in January~196 mi · highs 37°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,418 m to Jackson's ~1,883 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.
Jackson in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Jackson?
It's middling, scoring 44/100. The best months are June – September, at up to 96. Expect highs of 28°F (-2°C) and 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain or snow. January is inside the Mid-Dec – Mar window our Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone route recommends.
How cold is Jackson in January?
Average highs are 28°F (-2°C) and average lows 8°F (-13°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Jackson in January?
Some: about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 25.8 in (656 mm).
What should I pack for Jackson in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 8°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.7 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in January
- Grand Teton, Jackson & Yellowstone Mid-Dec – Mar
Planning Jackson 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.