Typical Weather in Salt Lake City, UT in January

39° F Avg High

26° F Avg Low

5 Rainy Days

☀️ Temperature Summary

January is one of the cooler months of the year for Salt Lake City, with highs averaging around 39°F. Overnight lows can reach 26°F. This is the coldest month of the year in Salt Lake City.

You may want to consider a warmer month to visit Salt Lake City, unless you're ready to brave the cold. If you want to avoid the freezing temperatures in January, you may consider visiting in February instead, when highs are often closer to 45°.

High Temps Throughout the Year

☔ Rain Summary

You can expect about a 16% chance of rain for any given day in January. It's one of the rainier months of the year for Salt Lake City, with total rainfall for the month around 2 inches.