Pinnacles National Park weather in January
January in Pinnacles National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Pinnacles National Park · #201 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Pinnacles National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 14°C / 57°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 98 mm / 3.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 28 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Pinnacles National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Pinnacles National Park?
- January in Pinnacles National Park: cool, rainy, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Pinnacles National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Pinnacles National Park in January?
- In January, Pinnacles National Park averages a daily high of 14.1°C and a low of 3.8°C, with about 98.1 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Pinnacles National Park in January?
- Pinnacles National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in January.