What is the weather like in Pinnacles National Park vs Yosemite National Park in January?

In January, Pinnacles National Park averages 15°C high / 1°C low with about 95 mm of rain; Yosemite National Park averages 0°C high / -8°C low with about 224 mm.

Pinnacles National Park vs Yosemite National Park in January

Pinnacles National Park is the better pick in January — 74 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pinnacles National Park is cool, rainy, clean air, while Yosemite National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.

Pinnacles National Park vs Yosemite National Park — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Pinnacles National Park	🇺🇸 Yosemite National Park
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	45/100 (F)
Feels-like high	12°C	-4°C
Avg high / low	15° / 1°	0° / -8°
Rainfall	95 mm	224 mm
Rainy days	8	11
Humidity	75%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	28	43

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

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Pinnacles National Park vs Yosemite National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Pinnacles National Park or Yosemite National Park?: Pinnacles National Park is the better pick in January — 74 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pinnacles National Park is cool, rainy, clean air, while Yosemite National Park is freezing, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Pinnacles National Park vs Yosemite National Park in January?: In January, Pinnacles National Park averages 15°C high / 1°C low with about 95 mm of rain; Yosemite National Park averages 0°C high / -8°C low with about 224 mm.