Yellowstone National Park in January
In January, Yellowstone National Park averages a high of 23°F and a low of 1°F, with 1.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 43,000 people visit, the 9th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 9 hours 10 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 23° / 1°F
- Precipitation
- 1.8in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 9h 10m
- Visitors
- 43,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: July (very busy), August (very busy) and September (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Gardiner, MT at 5,275 ft averages a January high of 35°F and a low of 17°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Yellowstone Lake, WY, 4.3 miles from the park's center, 7,835 ft. Second station lower down: Gardiner, MT, 5,275 ft, 32.7 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway | 26° / 1° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Grand Teton National Park | 24° / 1° | Quiet | Cold |
| Glacier National Park | 30° / 19° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 37° / 19° | Quiet | Cold |
| Wind Cave National Park | 40° / 15° | Quiet | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Yellowstone National Park on nps.gov
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