William Howard Taft National Historic Site in January
January at William Howard Taft National Historic Site averages a daytime high near 41°F and an overnight low around 24°F, with about 2.9" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 0.4× the park's average month, which makes January a very quiet month here.
- Average low
- 24°F
- Average high
- 41°F
Range across the year: 24°F to 87°F
- Precipitation
- 2.9 in
- Daylight
- 9.5 hours
Roughly 3% of the park's yearly visitors come in January: about 920 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 William Howard Taft; by contrast July, the busiest, runs about 1.9× 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 October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 32°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 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 9.5 hours of daylight in January to explore — near the year-round minimum.
Park-wide, 2024 drew 31,118 recreation visits, up 1.2% from 30,757 in 2023.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 24.1%, 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 | 45°F / 28°F | 0.6× Quiet | 43 Poor |
| January | 41°F / 24°F | 0.4× Very quiet | 43 Poor |
| February | 45°F / 26°F | 0.5× Quiet | 45 Fair |
All twelve months at William Howard Taft, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
January averages a daytime high near 41°F and an overnight low around 24°F at William Howard Taft National Historic Site, with about 2.9 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 William Howard Taft National Historic Site (about 0.4× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 43/100. Our recommended month is October.
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 1,000 recreation visits at William Howard Taft National Historic Site, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
Where to stay near William Howard Taft in January
Booking a January trip to William Howard Taft National Historic Site? Compare hotels, cabins and vacation rentals near the park with live January availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near William Howard Taft
Prices for Oct 30–Nov 1, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Visiting William Howard Taft in January?
Get crowd forecasts and lodging deals for William Howard Taft by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
See the full ranking of the best national parks to visit in January.
Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.