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Things to do in Fairbanks in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Fairbanks, with average highs around 17°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

University of Alaska Museum of the North

museum on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks

2Indoor escape

Fairbanks Ice Museum

former movie theater in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Fairbanks in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Fairbanks?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Fairbanks, with average highs around 17°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Fairbanks in January?

Average daytime highs are around 17°F, compared with 73°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Fairbanks in January?

Top picks for January: University of Alaska Museum of the North, Fairbanks Ice Museum, Kobuk Valley National Park, Ivvavik National Park, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.