WinterOff season ~40°F highs

Things to do in Grand Junction in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Grand Junction, with average highs around 40°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

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Best picks for January

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

1Indoor escape

Cross Orchards Historic Site

place in Colorado listed on National Register of Historic Places

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

Adventure park on a mountaintop in Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Dinosaur National Monument

national monument in Uintah County, Utah and Moffat County, Colorado in the 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.

Grand Junction in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Grand Junction?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Grand Junction, with average highs around 40°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Grand Junction in January?

Average daytime highs are around 40°F, compared with 97°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 Grand Junction in January?

Top picks for January: Cross Orchards Historic Site, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, Dinosaur National Monument, Lands End Observatory, Colorado National Monument.