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West Yellowstone weather in January (Montana, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in West Yellowstone this January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During January, West Yellowstone usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The winter season is characteristic of January. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately -3°C. At night, it falls to around -16°C. This month is particularly chilly, so wearing layers is necessary to stay warm and comfortable.

Precipitation

West Yellowstone in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 16 days of snow.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit West Yellowstone. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

West Yellowstone, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 62 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

Visitors traveling to West Yellowstone should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

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

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