Yosemite National Park weather in January
January in Yosemite National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Yosemite National Park · #473 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 51/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Yosemite National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 1°C / 34°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -8°C / 18°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Rainfall | 201 mm / 7.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 64% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -12°C / 11°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 155.9 cm / 61.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Yosemite National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Yosemite National Park?
- January in Yosemite National Park: freezing, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Yosemite National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (51/100).
- What is the weather like in Yosemite National Park in January?
- In January, Yosemite National Park averages a daily high of 0.9°C and a low of -8°C, with about 200.8 mm of rain over roughly 9.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yosemite National Park in January?
- Yosemite National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.
- Does it snow in Yosemite National Park in January?
- Yosemite National Park sees roughly 155.9 cm of snowfall in January.