Navajo National Monument in January
January at Navajo National Monument averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 22°F, with about 1.2" of precipitation and roughly 8" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.3× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 22°F
- Average high
- 40°F
Range across the year: 22°F to 86°F
- Precipitation
- 1.2 in
- Snowfall
- 8 in
- Daylight
- 9.7 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: roughly 1,200 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 Navajo; by contrast September, 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 43/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is June: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 31°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.8 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 34% 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 9.7 hours of daylight in January to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 58,442 recreation visits, up 32.3% from 44,180 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 21.8%, so January may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 40°F / 22°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 38 Poor |
| January | 40°F / 22°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 43 Poor |
| February | 44°F / 25°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
All twelve months at Navajo, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in January 2027
The National Park Service lists these Navajo 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.
- Canyon View Campground (campground): closed all month (October 12, 2026 to May 31, 2027)
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 40°F and an overnight low around 22°F at Navajo National Monument, with about 1.2 inches of precipitation and roughly 8 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 2.8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Navajo National Monument (about 0.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 43/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is September and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.3× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Navajo National Monument, 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.