Big Bend National Park in January
In January, Big Bend National Park averages a high of 61°F and a low of 37°F, with 0.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 45,000 people visit, the 7th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 10 hours 27 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 61° / 37°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5in
- Snow
- 0.1in
- Daylight
- 10h 27m
- Visitors
- 45,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
January is one of the best months to visit: mild weather with moderate crowds.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Panther Junction, TX, 0.9 miles from the park's center, 3,740 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 53° / 33° | Moderate | Cool |
| Carlsbad Caverns National Park | 56° / 34° | Moderate | Mild |
| San Antonio Missions National Historical Park | 65° / 42° | Very busy | Mild |
| White Sands National Park | 57° / 22° | Moderate | Mild |
| Lake Meredith National Recreation Area | 52° / 21° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Big Bend National Park on nps.gov
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