Cape Hatteras National Seashore in January
In January, Cape Hatteras National Seashore averages a high of 55°F and a low of 41°F, with 4.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 72,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 10 hours 01 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 55° / 41°F
- Precipitation
- 4.9in
- Snow
- –in
- Daylight
- 10h 1m
- Visitors
- 72,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: February (quiet), March (moderate) and December (quiet).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Cape Hatteras AP, NC, 1.1 miles from the park's center, 11 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial National Historical Park | 49° / 31° | Moderate | Cool |
| Assateague Island National Seashore | 47° / 31° | Quiet | Cool |
| George Washington Memorial Parkway | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| Thomas Jefferson Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial | 45° / 30° | Quiet | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Cape Hatteras National Seashore on nps.gov
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