January · United States
Best time to visit Bryce Canyon in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bryce Canyon in January
Average temperature -1°C, 22 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.0/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -1°C
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Bryce Canyon scores 5.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -1°C, 22 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bryce Canyon's amphitheatre of orange hoodoos sits above 8,000 feet, with rim trails and the Navajo Loop dropping into the formations.
January in Bryce Canyon — middling scores, decent value
At -1°C (29°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 22 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
That is 5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Bryce Canyon — 4.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bryce Canyon in January?
- In January, Bryce Canyon averages -1°C, 22 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Bryce Canyon?
- January earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bryce Canyon in January?
- Expect about 22 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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