Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Woodstock in January
This is the coldest month in Woodstock: highs average 28°F (-2°C) and lows 11°F (-11°C), with about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 44/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Avg low
- 11°F (-11°C)
- Rain or snow
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 06 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 11°F (-11°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
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.
Daylight is short, roughly 9 h 06 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are May and September.
- The drier spell starts: rain or snow falls to 2.5 in (63 mm) after 3.7 in (95 mm) in December.
- Comfort improves from 39/100 in December to 44/100.
- 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 11°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 2.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Woodstock in January
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Billings Farm & Museum
Working Jersey dairy farm and museum with an 1890 farmhouse, decorated for Christmas weekends in December.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 28°F.
Taftsville Covered Bridge
1836 covered bridge over the Ottauquechee, one of the oldest in Vermont, on the road east to Quechee.
Woodstock Green
Oval village green ringed by Federal-style houses, the heart of Woodstock and the route of the Wassail parade.
Simon Pearce
Glassblowing workshop and restaurant in a brick mill above the Ottauquechee falls in Quechee.
F.H. Gillingham & Sons
General store on Elm Street run by the same family since 1886, selling Vermont food, hardware and gifts.
Nearby in January
- New Hampshire in January~56 mi · highs 30°F, 2.8 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Stowe in January~59 mi · highs 24°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Vermont in January~65 mi · highs 24°F, 2.5 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in January~75 mi · highs 5°F, 2.6 in rain or snow · 13°C (23°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 ~384 m to Woodstock'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.
Woodstock in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Woodstock?
It's middling, scoring 44/100. The best months are May and September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 28°F (-2°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 Woodstock in January?
Average highs are 28°F (-2°C) and average lows 11°F (-11°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Woodstock 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 43.3 in (1101 mm).
What should I pack for Woodstock in January?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 11°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 picks involve some walking).
More on Woodstock
Routes in season in January
- Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains Dec – Mar
Planning Woodstock 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.