Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Jasper in January
Jasper edges warmer than December, with highs of 27°F (-3°C), lows of 12°F (-11°C) and about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 45/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Avg low
- 12°F (-11°C)
- Rain or snow
- 1.3 in (34 mm)
- Humidity
- 94%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Highs only reach about 27°F (-3°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 1.3 in (34 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 76%.
Only about 7 h 53 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from December (45 → 45/100).
- Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 12°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Jasper in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Bear's Paw Bakery
Jasper bakery for cinnamon buns, sandwiches and coffee.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 27°F.
Jasper Brewing Co.
Brewpub on Connaught Drive, the first brewery in a Canadian national park.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Jasper SkyTram
Tramway up Whistlers Mountain with views over Jasper and the Athabasca Valley.
Pyramid Lake
Lake just above town with a footbridge to a small island and Pyramid Mountain behind.
Athabasca Falls
Powerful falls squeezing through a quartzite gorge.
Nearby in January
- Lake Louise in January~129 mi · highs 22°F, 2.7 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Banff in January~158 mi · highs 23°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Whistler in January~283 mi · highs 35°F, 10.4 in rain or snow · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,786 m to Jasper's ~1,060 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.
Jasper in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Jasper?
It's middling, scoring 45/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 85. Expect highs of 27°F (-3°C) and 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain or snow. Our Banff & Jasper Loop recommends Jun – Sep, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Jasper in January?
Average highs are 27°F (-3°C) and average lows 12°F (-11°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Jasper in January?
Not much: about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 26.6 in (676 mm).
What should I pack for Jasper in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 12°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Jasper 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.