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

In January, Rocky Mountain National Park averages -3°C high / -10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Yellowstone National Park averages -4°C high / -16°C low with about 46 mm.

Rocky Mountain National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in January

Rocky Mountain National Park and Yellowstone National Park are nearly tied in January — 45 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rocky Mountain National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Yellowstone National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air.

Rocky Mountain National Park vs Yellowstone National Park — January climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Rocky Mountain National Park	🇺🇸 Yellowstone National Park
Comfort score	45/100 (F)	45/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-8°C	-9°C
Avg high / low	-3° / -10°	-4° / -16°
Rainfall	78 mm	46 mm
Rainy days	14	12
Humidity	70%	81%
Air quality (AQI)	41	42

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

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Rocky Mountain National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in January — FAQ

Is January better in Rocky Mountain National Park or Yellowstone National Park?: Rocky Mountain National Park and Yellowstone National Park are nearly tied in January — 45 vs 45 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Rocky Mountain National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air; Yellowstone National Park is freezing, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Rocky Mountain National Park vs Yellowstone National Park in January?: In January, Rocky Mountain National Park averages -3°C high / -10°C low with about 78 mm of rain; Yellowstone National Park averages -4°C high / -16°C low with about 46 mm.