Congaree National Park in January
In January, Congaree National Park averages a high of 58°F and a low of 35°F, with 3.8 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 0.7 inches of snowfall. About 15,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 10 hours 08 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 58° / 35°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8in
- Snow
- 0.7in
- Daylight
- 10h 8m
- Visitors
- 15,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: February (moderate), October (busy) and November (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wedgefield, SC, 15.7 miles from the park's center, 250 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Parkway | 45° / 22° | Quiet | Cool |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 47° / 27° | Quiet | Cool |
| Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area | 52° / 33° | Moderate | Cool |
| Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park | 53° / 32° | Moderate | Cool |
| Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve | 64° / 47° | Moderate | Mild |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Congaree National Park on nps.gov
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