Andrew Johnson National Historic Site in January
January at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 26°F, with about 3.5" of precipitation and roughly 2" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.6× the park's average month, which makes January a quiet month here.
- Average low
- 26°F
- Average high
- 48°F
Range across the year: 26°F to 87°F
- Precipitation
- 3.5 in
- Snowfall
- 2 in
- Daylight
- 9.8 hours
Roughly 5% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: roughly 2,500 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
It is the quietest month of the year at Andrew Johnson; by contrast May, the busiest, runs about 1.5× the average — so January is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 44/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is September: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 37°F is cool, so layers and a shorter daylight window matter. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 30% of annual visitors, choosing January instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 9.8 hours of daylight in January to explore — between the 9.5-hour midwinter low and the 14.4-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 43,203 recreation visits, down 21.8% from 55,270 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has risen about 11.4%, so a January visit is likely to feel busier than it did a few years ago.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 51°F / 29°F | 1.0× Average | 33 Poor |
| January | 48°F / 26°F | 0.6× Quiet | 44 Poor |
| February | 52°F / 28°F | 0.7× Quiet | 42 Poor |
All twelve months at Andrew Johnson, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Andrew Johnson in January
The National Park Service tags 4 Andrew Johnson activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 48°F and an overnight low around 26°F at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation and roughly 2 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 3.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is quiet at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site (about 0.6× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 44/100. Our recommended month is September.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.6× the park's average, or 5% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 3,000 recreation visits at Andrew Johnson National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.