Yosemite · January
Yosemite in January
January is a good time to visit Yosemite — about as busy as December, about as busy as February.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
A comfortable middle ground: some company on popular trails, but no gridlock.
About 31% 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
- 49°F
- Avg low
- 28°F
- Precipitation
- 6.3"
- Sunrise
- 7:12 AM
- Sunset
- 5:03 PM
- Daylight
- 9.8h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Yosemite Valley
What's open
Yosemite in January: access
Open 24 hours; Tioga and Glacier Point roads close in winter; peak-season reservations
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
Yosemite Traffic Updates
When the park is very busy, you can get updates on current traffic conditions in Yosemite by texting ynptraffic to 333111.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Yosemite crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in January
FAQ
Yosemite in January
How busy is Yosemite in January?
January rates 4/10 for crowds (Moderate) at Yosemite National Park — about 31% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 161,727.
What is the weather like at Yosemite in January?
In January, Yosemite averages a high of 49°F and a low of 28°F, with about 6.3 inches of precipitation.