Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Park City in January
Little changes in Park City from December: highs stay near 30°F (-1°C), lows near 12°F (-11°C), and about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 49/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 30°F (-1°C)
- Avg low
- 12°F (-11°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.0 in (51 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 24 min
- Comfort score
- 49/100 · Fair
What January feels like
Highs only reach about 30°F (-1°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.
About 2.0 in (51 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 24 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are May – September.
- Comfort holds steady from December (47 → 49/100).
- Our Salt Lake City & Park City route is planned for Late Nov – Jan, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — January is part of it.
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 Park City in January
With highs near 30°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Park City Museum
Main Street museum in the old City Hall, covering silver mining and skiing, with the original territorial jail below.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 30°F.
Main Street
Park City's steep historic main street of 1890s mining-era buildings, now shops, galleries and bars lit up for winter.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Egyptian Theatre
1926 Egyptian Revival theater on Main Street, hosting concerts, comedy and Sundance screenings.
High West Saloon
Ski-in whiskey saloon and restaurant in a restored livery stable and garage at the foot of the Quittin' Time run.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 30°F.
No Name Saloon
Crowded Main Street bar with a rooftop deck and buffalo burgers, a Park City après fixture.
Nearby in January
- Salt Lake City in January~22 mi · highs 37°F, 2.2 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in January~163 mi · highs 42°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Arches in January~167 mi · highs 42°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, drier
- Canyonlands in January~182 mi · highs 40°F, 0.6 in rain or snow · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, drier
These averages also cover Big Cottonwood Canyon.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,364 m to Park City's ~2,114 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.
Park City in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Park City?
It's middling, scoring 49/100. The best months are May – September, at up to 98. Expect highs of 30°F (-1°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Park City in January?
Average highs are 30°F (-1°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 Park City in January?
Not much: about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 20.3 in (516 mm).
What should I pack for Park City 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).
More on Park City
Routes in season in January
- Salt Lake City & Park City Late Nov – Jan
Planning Park City 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.