What is the weather like in Denali National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in January?

In January, Denali National Park averages -14°C high / -19°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Yellowstone National Park averages -4°C high / -16°C low with about 46 mm.

Denali National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in January

Yellowstone National Park is the better pick in January — 45 vs 30 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yellowstone National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Denali National Park is freezing, dry, clean air.

Denali National Park vs Yellowstone National Park — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Denali National Park	🇺🇸 Yellowstone National Park
Comfort score	30/100 (F)	45/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-19°C	-9°C
Avg high / low	-14° / -19°	-4° / -16°
Rainfall	19 mm	46 mm
Rainy days	5	12
Humidity	72%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	38	42

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

Month by month

Denali National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, dry, clean air · best June30
Yellowstone National Park 🇺🇸 United Statesfreezing, a little rain, clean air · best August45

Denali National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Denali National Park or Yellowstone National Park?: Yellowstone National Park is the better pick in January — 45 vs 30 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Yellowstone National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Denali National Park is freezing, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Denali National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in January?: In January, Denali National Park averages -14°C high / -19°C low with about 19 mm of rain; Yellowstone National Park averages -4°C high / -16°C low with about 46 mm.