WinterOff season ~40°F highs

Things to do in Roanoke in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Roanoke, with average highs around 40°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

Virginia Museum of Natural History

natural history museum in Martinsville, Virginia

Martinsville Speedway

motorsport track in the United States

3Indoor escape

Smithfield Plantation

listed on the NRHP in Montgomery County, Virginia

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.

Roanoke in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Roanoke?

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

What is the weather like in Roanoke in January?

Average daytime highs are around 40°F, compared with 90°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 Roanoke in January?

Top picks for January: Virginia Museum of Natural History, Martinsville Speedway, Smithfield Plantation, Langhorne House Trust, Ralph Stanley Museum and Traditional Mountain Music Center.