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.

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 Park — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Arches National Park	🇺🇸 Big Bend National Park
Comfort score	67/100 (C)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	0°C	11°C
Avg high / low	3° / -7°	15° / 3°
Rainfall	14 mm	6 mm
Rainy days	4	1
Humidity	64%	43%
Air quality (AQI)	37	33

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

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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.