What is the weather like in Big Bend National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park in January?

In January, Big Bend National Park averages 15°C high / 3°C low with about 6 mm of rain; Grand Canyon National Park averages 13°C high / 1°C low with about 25 mm.

Big Bend National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park in January

Big Bend National Park is the better pick in January — 87 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Bend National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Grand Canyon National Park is cool, dry, clean air.

Big Bend National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Big Bend National Park	🇺🇸 Grand Canyon National Park
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	11°C	10°C
Avg high / low	15° / 3°	13° / 1°
Rainfall	6 mm	25 mm
Rainy days	1	4
Humidity	43%	63%
Air quality (AQI)	33	36

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

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Big Bend National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Big Bend National Park or Grand Canyon National Park?: Big Bend National Park is the better pick in January — 87 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Big Bend National Park is cool, dry, clean air, while Grand Canyon National Park is cool, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Big Bend National Park vs Grand Canyon National Park in January?: In January, Big Bend National Park averages 15°C high / 3°C low with about 6 mm of rain; Grand Canyon National Park averages 13°C high / 1°C low with about 25 mm.