Grand Canyon National Park weather in January
January in Grand Canyon National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Grand Canyon National Park · #274 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Grand Canyon National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 10°C / 50°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Rainfall | 43 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -2°C / 28°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 23.1 cm / 9.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Grand Canyon National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Grand Canyon National Park?
- January in Grand Canyon National Park: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Grand Canyon National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Grand Canyon National Park in January?
- In January, Grand Canyon National Park averages a daily high of 10.2°C and a low of -0.1°C, with about 43.3 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Grand Canyon National Park in January?
- Grand Canyon National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
- Does it snow in Grand Canyon National Park in January?
- Grand Canyon National Park sees roughly 23.1 cm of snowfall in January.