United States in January
The cheapest weeks of the year in the northern cities, and simultaneously peak season in the ski states and the desert southwest.
Is January a good time to visit United States?
January is one of the better months across United States, with crowds averaging 45/100 and typical highs near 11°C.
What closes and what fills up in January
- New Year’s Day, 1 January
- Martin Luther King Jr Day, third Monday
United States city by city in January
The same month can feel very different depending where you are.
| City | Crowd | High | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 | 4°C | 10 |
| San Francisco | 40 | 14°C | 11 |
| Las Vegas | 60 | 15°C | 3 |
How January compares across the year
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit United States?
January is one of the better months across United States, with crowds averaging 45/100 and typical highs near 11°C.
How busy is United States in January?
Averaged across the destinations we track, United States sits near 45/100 in January. The calmest of them is New York.
What is the weather like in United States in January?
Expect average highs near 11°C and lows near 3°C, with roughly 8 wet days — though United States varies by region.