Canyonlands National Park in January
In January, Canyonlands National Park averages a high of 42°F and a low of 17°F, with 0.4 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 2.0 inches of snowfall. About 7,800 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 9 hours 46 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 42° / 17°F
- Precipitation
- 0.4in
- Snow
- 2.0in
- Daylight
- 9h 46m
- Visitors
- 7,800
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: March (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Canyonlands-the Needles, UT, 9.8 miles from the park's center, 4,906 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches National Park | 42° / 22° | Quiet | Cool |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 41° / 21° | Quiet | Cool |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 46° / 26° | Quiet | Cool |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 40° / 20° | Quiet | Cold |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 37° / 13° | Quiet | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Canyonlands National Park on nps.gov
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