Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Badlands National Park, the United States of America in January.

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Wall Kadoka Interior

Thinking about venturing to Badlands National Park, the United States of America this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Badlands National Park in January

Badlands National Park, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. January in Badlands National Park generally has cold temperatures, with low precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) in Wall. In many areas in the United States of America, January brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

For specific regional insights in Badlands National Park, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average snow/rainfall of around 6.9 mm (0.3 in) in Wall. Going by our weather data, this month in Wall usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Badlands National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Badlands National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Wall)

January3°C (37°F) February3°C (37°F) March11°C (52°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September26°C (79°F) October17°C (63°F) November10°C (50°F) December2°C (36°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Badlands National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Badlands National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Badlands National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Badlands National Park, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Badlands National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Badlands National Park (January)

Wall

In January Wall generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wall →

Kadoka

In January Kadoka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C (36°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kadoka →

Interior

In January Interior generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Interior →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Badlands National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Wall 3°C (37°F) -11°C (12°F) 6.9 mm (0.3 in)
Kadoka 2°C (36°F) -10°C (14°F) 7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Interior 4°C (39°F) -9°C (16°F) 8.2 mm (0.3 in)

Badlands National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Badlands National Park, the United States of America in January?

January in Badlands National Park, the United States of America brings poor weather. In Wall, daytime temperatures are typically around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows hover near -11°C (12°F).

What is the average temperature in Badlands National Park, the United States of America in January?

Average temperatures in Badlands National Park, the United States of America during January range from a nighttime low near -11°C (12°F) to a daytime high around 3°C (37°F) in Wall.

Does Badlands National Park, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Badlands National Park, the United States of America. Wall averages only about 6.9 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Badlands National Park, the United States of America?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Wall, January may not be the ideal time to visit Badlands National Park, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Wall. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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