Bering Land Bridge National Preserve in January
January at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve averages a daytime high near 4°F and an overnight low around -12°F. Visitation runs about 1.2× the park's average month, which makes January a busy month here.
- Average low
- -12°F
- Average high
- 4°F
Range across the year: -12°F to 62°F
- Daylight
- 3.9 hours
Roughly 10% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 260 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998 to 2025.
That makes January the 4th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2×) and the September low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 19/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is June: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about -4°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 46.9 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 28% 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 3.9 hours of daylight in January to explore — between the 2-hour midwinter low and the 22-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 2,674 recreation visits, up 1.2% from 2,642 in 2024.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 10°F / -6°F | 0.8× Quiet | 29 Poor |
| January | 4°F / -12°F | 1.2× Busy | 19 Poor |
| February | 9°F / -8°F | 0.6× Quiet | 33 Poor |
All twelve months at Bering Land Bridge, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in January 2027
The National Park Service lists these Bering Land Bridge facilities as closed during January 2027. The dates are the park's own, read on October 11, 2026. A facility that is not listed here may still be closed, so confirm on the park's site before you go.
- Bering Land Bridge Heritage Center (visitor center): closed all month (December 15, 2026 to February 17, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 4°F and an overnight low around -12°F at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 46.9 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is busy at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve (about 1.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 19/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is September. January sits at about 1.2× the park's average, or 10% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 0,000 recreation visits at Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1998–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1998–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.