Monthly climate guide
Moab weather in January
With highs near 4°C (39°F) and lows around -6°C (21°F), January feels cold in Moab. Rainfall averages about 21 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 3°C cooler than February.
What stands out in January
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- Just 250 km apart, but Moab runs about 10°C warmer than Aspen this month.
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -6°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Only one month is cooler in Moab than January.
January is typically Moab's coolest month.
Avg high
4°C
39°F
Avg low
-6°C
21°F
Rainfall
21 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
64%
relative
Sky
52%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Moab weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 39°F | -6°C / 21°F | 21 mm | 64% | 52% |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | -4°C / 24°F | 19 mm | 58% | 50% |
| March | 13°C / 55°F | -1°C / 31°F | 22 mm | 49% | 48% |
| April | 17°C / 62°F | 2°C / 35°F | 20 mm | 44% | 47% |
| May | 22°C / 72°F | 7°C / 44°F | 27 mm | 38% | 44% |
| June | 31°C / 87°F | 14°C / 56°F | 10 mm | 26% | 28% |
| July | 33°C / 91°F | 18°C / 64°F | 39 mm | 36% | 45% |
| August | 31°C / 89°F | 17°C / 62°F | 28 mm | 37% | 41% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 12°C / 54°F | 30 mm | 38% | 31% |
| October | 18°C / 65°F | 4°C / 40°F | 27 mm | 43% | 32% |
| November | 11°C / 52°F | -1°C / 30°F | 19 mm | 50% | 38% |
| December | 4°C / 39°F | -5°C / 22°F | 22 mm | 61% | 51% |
What to pack for January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is January a good time to visit Moab?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Moab →Other United States cities in January
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Moab in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Moab?
January is cool in Moab, with highs around 4°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Moab in January?
Average highs are about 4°C (39°F) and average lows about -6°C (21°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Moab in January?
Moab typically gets around 21 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Moab (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.