WinterOff season ~44°F highs

Things to do in Bellingham in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Bellingham, with average highs around 44°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

W.T. Preston Museum

American steamship

2Indoor escape

Spark Museum of Electrical Invention

museum in Bellingham, Washington

3Indoor escape

George E. Pickett House

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.

Bellingham in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Bellingham?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Bellingham, with average highs around 44°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Bellingham in January?

Average daytime highs are around 44°F, compared with 74°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 Bellingham in January?

Top picks for January: W.T. Preston Museum, Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, George E. Pickett House, Dungeness School House, Makah Cultural & Research Center.