Canyonlands National Park weather in January

January in Canyonlands National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Canyonlands National Park · #302 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 68/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Canyonlands National Park climate normals — January

Daytime high3°C / 38°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-6°C / 21°F
Feels like (high)-1°C / 30°F
Rainfall17 mm / 0.7 in☀️ dry
Rainy days5 days
Humidity63%💧 humid
Dew point-8°C / 17°F
Sunshine8.1 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall8.7 cm / 3.4 in
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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Canyonlands National Park in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Canyonlands National Park?
January in Canyonlands National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Canyonlands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
What is the weather like in Canyonlands National Park in January?
In January, Canyonlands National Park averages a daily high of 3.3°C and a low of -6.2°C, with about 16.8 mm of rain over roughly 5 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Canyonlands National Park in January?
Canyonlands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
Does it snow in Canyonlands National Park in January?
Canyonlands National Park sees roughly 8.7 cm of snowfall in January.

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