Arches National Park vs Big Bend National Park in January

Big Bend National Park is the better pick in January — 87 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Bend National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.

Arches National Park vs Big Bend National ParkJanuary climate, side by side

Arches National ParkBig Bend National Park
Comfort score67/100 (C)87/100 (A)
Feels-like high0°C11°C
Avg high / low3° / -7°15° / 3°
Rainfall14 mm6 mm
Rainy days41
Humidity64%43%
Air quality (AQI)3733

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Arches National Park vs Big Bend National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Arches National Park or Big Bend National Park?
Big Bend National Park is the better pick in January — 87 vs 67 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Bend National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Arches National Park is cold, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Arches National Park vs Big Bend National Park in January?
In January, Arches National Park averages 3°C high / -7°C low with about 14 mm of rain; Big Bend National Park averages 15°C high / 3°C low with about 6 mm.