Roger Williams National Memorial in January
January at Roger Williams National Memorial averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 22°F, with about 4" of precipitation and roughly 10" of snow. Visitation runs about 0.2× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 22°F
- Average high
- 38°F
Range across the year: 22°F to 84°F
- Precipitation
- 4.0 in
- Snowfall
- 10 in
- Daylight
- 9.3 hours
Roughly 2% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 900 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 Roger Williams; by contrast July, the busiest, runs about 1.8× the average — so January is the easiest time to have the place largely to yourself.
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 42/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 30°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 42% 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 9.3 hours of daylight in January to explore — between the 9-hour midwinter low and the 15-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 38,959 recreation visits, down 9.9% from 43,242 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 41.4%, 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 | 43°F / 28°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 37 Poor |
| January | 38°F / 22°F | 0.2× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| February | 41°F / 24°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 43 Poor |
All twelve months at Roger Williams, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 38°F and an overnight low around 22°F at Roger Williams National Memorial, with about 4 inches of precipitation and roughly 10 inches of snow. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 7.5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Roger Williams National Memorial (about 0.2× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 42/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.2× the park's average, or 2% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Roger Williams National Memorial, 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.