Big Bend National Park weather in January

January in Big Bend National Park: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Big Bend National Park · #108 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 84/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Big Bend National Park climate normals — January

Daytime high17°C / 62°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low3°C / 37°F
Feels like (high)13°C / 55°F
Rainfall5 mm / 0.2 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity35%🌵 dry
Dew point-6°C / 20°F
Sunshine9.1 h/day
Daylight10.5 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)33🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Big Bend National Park in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Big Bend National Park?
January in Big Bend National Park: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Big Bend National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
What is the weather like in Big Bend National Park in January?
In January, Big Bend National Park averages a daily high of 16.6°C and a low of 2.8°C, with about 5 mm of rain over roughly 1.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Big Bend National Park in January?
Big Bend National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.

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