War In The Pacific National Historical Park in January
January at War In The Pacific National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 86°F and an overnight low around 75°F, with about 5.3" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1× the park's average month, which makes January an average month here.
- Average low
- 75°F
- Average high
- 86°F
Range across the year: 75°F to 89°F
- Precipitation
- 5.3 in
- Daylight
- 11.3 hours
Roughly 8% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 32,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1985 to 2025.
That makes January the 6th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the May peak (1.2×) and the October low (0.9×).
January is our recommended month at War In The Pacific: the lightest crowds of the park's good-weather months.
The daily average of about 81°F is warm enough that midday heat is worth planning around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 12.2 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 25% 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 11.3 hours of daylight in January to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 397,733 recreation visits, up 6.4% from 373,974 in 2024.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 87°F / 77°F | 0.9× Average | 59 Fair |
| January | 86°F / 75°F | 1.0× Average | 57 Fair |
| February | 86°F / 75°F | 1.0× Average | 59 Fair |
All twelve months at War In The Pacific, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 86°F and an overnight low around 75°F at War In The Pacific National Historical Park, with about 5.3 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 12.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is average at War In The Pacific National Historical Park (about 1.0× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair" at 57/100. January is our recommended month for this park.
The busiest month is May and the quietest is October. January sits at about 1.0× the park's average, or 8% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 32,000 recreation visits at War In The Pacific National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1985–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1985–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.