Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site in January
January at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 35°F and an overnight low around 19°F, with about 3.5" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.4× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 19°F
- Average high
- 35°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 83°F
- Precipitation
- 3.5 in
- Daylight
- 9.3 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 11,000 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 Vanderbilt Mansion; by contrast July, 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 42/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is June: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 27°F is cold, with winter conditions likely on higher ground. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 33% 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 295,040 recreation visits, down 27.3% from 406,077 in 2024.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 40°F / 25°F | 0.6× Quiet | 34 Poor |
| January | 35°F / 19°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 42 Poor |
| February | 39°F / 20°F | 0.6× Quiet | 36 Poor |
All twelve months at Vanderbilt Mansion, with the best time to visit.
Things to do at Vanderbilt Mansion in January
The National Park Service tags 3 Vanderbilt Mansion activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Explore Bard Rock · 1-3 hours
- Vanderbilt Riverfront Trail · 2-3 hours
- Visit the Formal Gardens · 1-2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 35°F and an overnight low around 19°F at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, with about 3.5 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 5 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site (about 0.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 42/100. Our recommended month is June.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. January sits at about 0.4× the park's average, or 3% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 11,000 recreation visits at Vanderbilt Mansion 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.