Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial in January
In January, Martin Luther King, Jr., 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 117,000 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (quiet). 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
- 117,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (very busy) and November (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Washington Reagan AP, VA, 2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| World War II Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| Lincoln Memorial | 45° / 30° | Moderate | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial on nps.gov
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