Everglades · January
Everglades in January
January is the busiest time to visit Everglades — about as busy as December, quieter than February.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 90% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical January visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
January weather
- Avg high
- 77°F
- Avg low
- 53°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9"
- Sunrise
- 7:10 AM
- Sunset
- 5:55 PM
- Daylight
- 10.7h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Homestead
What's open
Everglades in January: access
Open 24 hours year-round; visitor-center hours reduced in summer
Seasonal closures may apply:
- Caution
Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail
Current roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.
- Park Closure
Current Alerts and Conditions
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Caution
Roadwork may cause delays on US 41/Tamiami Trail
Current roadwork is ongoing along the park's northern boundary on US Highway 41/Tamiami Trail to raise the road for Everglades Restoration benefits. Drivers may experience up to 15-minute delays and should watch for personnel, equipment and slow downs.
- Information
For entrance fees, we accept digital passes and credit/debit cards
Digital passes or credit/debit cards are the ONLY method of payment at all fee collection areas. Pre-paid digital passes are available online and may be purchased in advance.
Details on nps.gov → - Park Closure
Current Alerts and Conditions
Be sure to review the Alerts and Conditions below before and during your visit for additional, up-to-date information on closures, cautions, and other current park conditions.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Everglades crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in January
FAQ
Everglades in January
How busy is Everglades in January?
January rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Everglades National Park — about 90% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 117,755.
What is the weather like at Everglades in January?
In January, Everglades averages a high of 77°F and a low of 53°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.