WinterOff season ~31°F highs

Things to do in Morgantown in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Morgantown, with average highs around 31°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

Literary Hall

mid-19th-century library and museum in Romney, West Virginia

2Indoor escape

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

former hospital in West Virginia, United States

3Indoor escape

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.

Morgantown in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Morgantown?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Morgantown, with average highs around 31°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Morgantown in January?

Average daytime highs are around 31°F, compared with 86°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 Morgantown in January?

Top picks for January: Literary Hall, Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, John Brown Museum, Sites Homestead, Taggart Hall Civil War Museum & Visitors Center.