WinterOff season ~48°F highs

Things to do in Roswell in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Roswell, with average highs around 48°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

International UFO Museum & Research Center

museum in Roswell, New Mexico, U.S.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

United States National Park in the Guadalupe Mountains in southeastern New Mexico

3Indoor escape

Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art

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.

Roswell in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Roswell?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Roswell, with average highs around 48°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Roswell in January?

Average daytime highs are around 48°F, compared with 96°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 Roswell in January?

Top picks for January: International UFO Museum & Research Center, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, Roswell Museum and Art Center, Ruidoso River Museum.