WinterOff season ~32°F highs

Things to do in Thompson in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Thompson, with average highs around 32°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

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is one of America’s hidden treasures—a superb collection of over 3,500 puppets from all over the world; an archive of books, manuscripts, posters, drawings, audio-visual materials and photographs.

2Indoor escape

Prudence Crandall Museum

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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.

Thompson in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Thompson?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Thompson, with average highs around 32°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Thompson in January?

Average daytime highs are around 32°F, compared with 82°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 Thompson in January?

Top picks for January: Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, Prudence Crandall Museum, Killingly Historical and Genealogical Society, Mansfield Historical Society, Stafford Historical Society.