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Yosemite Park weather in January (United States of America)

Looking to travel to Yosemite Park in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Yosemite Park generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 5°C, while nights can cool down to about -8°C.

Yosemite Park in January usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Yosemite Park . July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yosemite Park climate page with graphs.

 

Yosemite Park , monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 181 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Yosemite Park in January?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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