Zion National Park in January

Planning a vacation to Zion National Park in January? It's a great time to visit and enjoy the park with smaller crowds.  Be prepared for colder weather.

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Visiting Zion National Park in January

When visiting Zion National Park in January, crowds will be smaller as it’s outside the peak visiting season for this popular Utah National Park.

In January, you can drive your car through Zion Canyon and not worry about riding the shuttle, except during holiday weekends.

Does the Zion Shuttle run in January?

The temperatures at Zion in January will be cooler, and at times cold, but still pleasant enough for outdoor activities. Weather can be unpredictable with rain and snow.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Zion?

Zion is located in Southern Utah. Normally they do not see a lot of snow, but may at times see up to 5 inches fall in a year. When it does snow at Zion, the contrast of the colorful rocks with the white snow is just beautiful.

Does it snow in Zion during January?

Things to do at Zion in January

Zion winter activities include hiking, scenic drives, biking, and photography! Wear layers so you can enjoy the outdoors even with cold temperatures or rain/snow showers.

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