Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Stowe in January
This is the coldest month in Stowe: highs average 24°F (-4°C) and lows 9°F (-13°C), with about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 41/100 (11th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 24°F (-4°C)
- Avg low
- 9°F (-13°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 00 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What January feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 24°F (-4°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 2.5 in (63 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 00 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are September.
- Comfort improves from 37/100 in December to 41/100.
- January sits inside the Dec – Mar window our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 9°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Stowe in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Stowe Community Church
White 1863 church whose tall steeple, set against the mountains, is the best-known view of Stowe village.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 24°F.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Cider mill on the Stowe road, known since 1974 for fresh-pressed cider and cider doughnuts.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
Small museum in Stowe's 1818 former town meeting hall covering Vermont's ski history, from rope tows to Olympians.
Ben & Jerry's Factory
The ice cream maker's original factory, with short tours, a tasting at the end and the 'Flavor Graveyard' on the hill.
Nearby in January
- Vermont in January~8 mi · highs 24°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in January~59 mi · highs 28°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in January~70 mi · highs 5°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in January~84 mi · highs 21°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°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 ~394 m to Stowe's ~220 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.
Stowe in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Stowe?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 41/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are September. Expect highs of 24°F (-4°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow. January is inside the Dec – Mar window our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends.
How cold is Stowe in January?
Average highs are 24°F (-4°C) and average lows 9°F (-13°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Stowe in January?
Some: about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Stowe in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 9°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 2.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in January
- Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains Dec – Mar
Planning Stowe 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.