Weir Farm National Historical Park in January
January at Weir Farm National Historical Park averages a daytime high near 36°F and an overnight low around 18°F, with about 3.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.4× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 18°F
- Average high
- 36°F
Range across the year: 18°F to 82°F
- Precipitation
- 3.1 in
- Daylight
- 9.3 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: roughly 1,100 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1993 to 2025.
That makes January the 11th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (1.6×) and the February low (0.3×).
On our Best Time to Visit score January rates 41/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is May: 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 8 miles from the park.
Because June, July and August together draw about 40% 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 30,339 recreation visits, down 11.4% from 34,246 in 2024.
How January compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 41°F / 24°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 39 Poor |
| January | 36°F / 18°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 41 Poor |
| February | 39°F / 20°F | 0.3× Very quiet | 45 Fair |
All twelve months at Weir Farm, with the best time to visit.
Seasonal closures in January 2027
The National Park Service lists these Weir Farm 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.
- Burlingham House Visitor Center (visitor center): closed all month (November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027)
Things to do at Weir Farm in January
The National Park Service tags 3 Weir Farm activities for winter. Each links to the park's own page for it.
- Art in the Park · 15-120 minutes
- Take a Self-Guided Tour of Weir Farm · 30-120 minutes
- Walk to Weir Pond · 30-90 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 36°F and an overnight low around 18°F at Weir Farm National Historical Park, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 8 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
January is very quiet at Weir Farm National Historical Park (about 0.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 41/100. Our recommended month is May.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is February. January sits at about 0.4× the park's average, or 3% of annual visitation.
A typical January sees about 1,000 recreation visits at Weir Farm National Historical Park, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1993–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1993–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.