Gulf Islands National Seashore in January
In January, Gulf Islands National Seashore averages a high of 63°F and a low of 41°F, with 4.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 445,000 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 10 hours 23 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 63° / 41°F
- Precipitation
- 4.7in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 10h 23m
- Visitors
- 445,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
January is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with moderate crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Chactaw Nolf Milton, FL, 11 miles from the park's center, 102 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 57° / 34° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 53° / 32° | Moderate | Cool |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 52° / 33° | Moderate | Cool |
| Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve | 64° / 47° | Moderate | Mild |
| Canaveral National Seashore | 71° / 48° | Busy | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Gulf Islands National Seashore on nps.gov
All twelve months at Gulf Islands National Seashore · National parks to visit in January