Badlands National Park weather in January
January in Badlands National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Badlands National Park · #289 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Badlands National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 21°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 12 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.3 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.3 cm / 2.9 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Badlands National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Badlands National Park?
- January in Badlands National Park: cold, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Badlands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Badlands National Park in January?
- In January, Badlands National Park averages a daily high of 4.5°C and a low of -6.1°C, with about 12.1 mm of rain over roughly 3.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Badlands National Park in January?
- Badlands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
- Does it snow in Badlands National Park in January?
- Badlands National Park sees roughly 7.3 cm of snowfall in January.