Lincoln Memorial in January
In January, Lincoln Memorial averages a high of 45°F and a low of 30°F, with 2.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 4.9 inches of snowfall. About 389,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 9 hours 43 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 45° / 30°F
- Precipitation
- 2.9in
- Snow
- 4.9in
- Daylight
- 9h 43m
- Visitors
- 389,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (very busy) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Washington Reagan AP, VA, 3 miles from the park's center, 10 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| World War II Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Lincoln Memorial on nps.gov
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