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Biscayne · January

Biscayne in January

January is a busy time to visit Biscayne — busier than December, quieter than February.

Expect heavy crowds (7/10), highs near 78°F, and about 10.7 hours of daylight.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

7/10
Busy

Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.

About 65% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Oct 2026 · alerts checked Oct 18, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical January visits vs. the year

January (typical)37,423
Peak — July57,496
Quietest — November31,491

January draws about 7% of Biscayne’s yearly visitors.

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

January weather

Avg high
78°F
Avg low
63°F
Precipitation
2.4"
Sunrise
7:08 AM
Sunset
5:52 PM
Daylight
10.7h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CAPE FLORIDA, FL US

What's open

Biscayne in January: access

Launch your own canoe or kayak from the ramp near the parking area, enjoy a picnic on the lawn, or stroll along the jetty trail.

No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

  • Caution

    Boater Awareness

    Please use caution in park waters due to navigational markers that may be missing or moved due to unforeseen circumstances.

  • Information

    Ride Share Services

    Convoy Point grounds, Jetty Trail, kayak launch, and picnic area open at 7 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. If you are using a ride share service for transportation to and from the park, ensure ride share services can be onsite before closing time.

  • Information

    Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys

    Day Use Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $25.00 Friday - Monday and Federal Holidays. Overnight Camping and Docking at Boca Chita and Elliott Keys: $60.00 per night. Payments must be made on site using the recreation.gov phone app.

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Biscayne crowds across the year

January: 7/10 crowd7JanFebruary: 8/10 crowdFebMarch: 10/10 crowdMarApril: 9/10 crowdAprMay: 10/10 crowdMayJune: 9/10 crowdJunJuly: 10/10 crowdJulAugust: 8/10 crowdAugSeptember: 8/10 crowdSepOctober: 6/10 crowdOctNovember: 6/10 crowdNovDecember: 6/10 crowdDec

FAQ

Biscayne in January

How busy is Biscayne in January?

January rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Biscayne National Park — about 65% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 37,423.

What is the weather like at Biscayne in January?

In January, Biscayne averages a high of 78°F and a low of 63°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.

How much does it cost to visit Biscayne?

Entry to Biscayne is free.

When is Biscayne least crowded?

Biscayne is quietest in October and November. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Biscayne get in January?

In mid-January, Biscayne gets about 10.7 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 7:08 AM and sunset around 5:52 PM.