Isle Royale National Park weather in January

January in Isle Royale National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Isle Royale National Park · #543 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 37/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Isle Royale National Park climate normals — January

Daytime high-4°C / 25°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-8°C / 17°F
Feels like (high)-11°C / 12°F
Rainfall41 mm / 1.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point-10°C / 14°F
Sunshine4 h/day
Daylight8.9 h
Wind37 km/h / 23 mph
Snowfall46.6 cm / 18.3 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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Isle Royale National Park in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Isle Royale National Park?
January in Isle Royale National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Isle Royale National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (37/100).
What is the weather like in Isle Royale National Park in January?
In January, Isle Royale National Park averages a daily high of -4°C and a low of -8.4°C, with about 41.2 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Isle Royale National Park in January?
Isle Royale National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in January.
Does it snow in Isle Royale National Park in January?
Isle Royale National Park sees roughly 46.6 cm of snowfall in January.

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