WinterOff season ~40°F highs

Things to do in Kennewick in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Kennewick, with average highs around 40°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

1Indoor escape

B Reactor Building

decommissioned nuclear reactor at the Hanford Site in Washington, United States

Palouse Falls

waterfall on the Palouse River in Washington, USA

3Indoor escape

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Kennewick in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Kennewick?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Kennewick, with average highs around 40°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Kennewick in January?

Average daytime highs are around 40°F, compared with 94°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Kennewick in January?

Top picks for January: B Reactor Building, Palouse Falls, REACH Museum, Hanford Reach National Monument, Whitman Mission National Historic Site.