Yosemite National Park Weather in January

What's the weather like in Yosemite National Park (California) in January 2024?

The climate in Yosemite National Park during January can be summarized as cold and wet.

January is in the winter in Yosemite National Park and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

Yosemite National Park weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 5.1°C 41.1°F
Nightly temperature -7.1°C 19.3°F
Average temperature -1°C 30.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 158 mm 6.2 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 12.6°C 54.7°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Yosemite National Park with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park average temperature in January

January rainfall

Yosemite National Park average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Yosemite National Park average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Yosemite National Park in January 2024.