Kings Canyon National Park in January
In January, Kings Canyon National Park averages a high of 39°F and a low of 17°F, with 8.7 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 42.4 inches of snowfall. About 18,000 people visit, the 10th busiest of 12 (quiet). Days are 9 hours 53 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 39° / 17°F
- Precipitation
- 8.7in
- Snow
- 42.4in
- Daylight
- 9h 53m
- Visitors
- 18,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (busy), September (busy) and October (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Independence, CA at 3,950 ft averages a January high of 58°F and a low of 30°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Lodgepole, CA, 20.2 miles from the park's center, 6,735 ft. Second station lower down: Independence, CA, 3,950 ft, 22.2 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoia National Park | 39° / 17° | Quiet | Cold |
| Death Valley National Park | 67° / 43° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Yosemite National Park | 48° / 29° | Quiet | Cool |
| Pinnacles National Park | 63° / 34° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
| Channel Islands National Park | 67° / 47° | Moderate | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Kings Canyon National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Kings Canyon · National parks to visit in January