United States

United States in January

Americas Updated 2026-07-01

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 the United States?

January is one of the better months across the United States, with crowds averaging 45/100 and typical highs near 11°C.

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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

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How January compares across the year

Frequently asked questions

Is January a good month to visit the United States?

January is one of the better months across the United States, with crowds averaging 45/100 and typical highs near 11°C.

How busy is the United States in January?

Averaged across the destinations we track, the United States sits near 45/100 in January. The calmest of them is New York.

What is the weather like in the United States in January?

Expect average highs near 11°C and lows near 3°C, with roughly 8 wet days — though the United States varies by region.

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