When to go · Grand Junction
Grand Junction in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C (90–99°F) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F (32–37°C) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) / −8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- United States overall
- Prices
- Low
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C (90–99°F) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F (32–37°C) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).
Is another month better than January?
January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in January
- Grand JunctionHighs around 4 °C (39 °F), lows around -8 °C (18 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 39 °F (4 °C), lows around 18 °F (-8 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Low
- Prices · United States overall
- Low
United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Grand Junction, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Jan: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 5 (better)
Apr: 6
Crowds
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Apr: 1
January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).
April: Inside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Grand Junction: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings