Glacier National Park in January
In January, Glacier National Park averages a high of 30°F and a low of 19°F, with 3.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 32.0 inches of snowfall. About 16,000 people visit, the 11th busiest of 12 (few or no visits). Days are 8 hours 42 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 30° / 19°F
- Precipitation
- 3.5in
- Snow
- 32.0in
- Daylight
- 8h 42m
- Visitors
- 16,000
- Crowds
- Few or no visits
Best months for weather and crowds instead: August (very busy) and September (busy).
Few or no visitors in January: fewer than 3% of the busiest month's visits. Roads, ferries or the whole park may be closed; check Glacier National Park on nps.gov before you plan.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at W Glacier, MT, 13.3 miles from the park's center, 3,148 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area | 32° / 19° | Quiet | Cold |
| Yellowstone National Park | 23° / 1° | Quiet | Cold |
| Ross Lake National Recreation Area | 38° / 30° | Quiet | Cold |
| John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway | 26° / 1° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| North Cascades National Park | 40° / 32° | Few or no visits | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Glacier National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Glacier · National parks to visit in January