Universal Studios Hollywood Crowds in January 2028

Daily crowd level predictions based on school calendars, historical patterns, events, and seasonal trends. Updated daily with AI-powered modeling.

6/10
Avg. Crowd Level
5/10
Lightest Day
6/10
Avg. Weekday
8/10
Avg. Weekend
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1-2: Ghost Town
3-4: Low
5-6: Moderate
7-8: High
9-10: Packed

5 Least Crowded Days

Tue, Jan 4
Moderate5/10
Wed, Jan 5
Moderate5/10
Thu, Jan 6
Moderate5/10
Tue, Jan 11
Moderate5/10
Wed, Jan 12
Moderate5/10

5 Most Crowded Days

Sat, Jan 1
Packed9/10
Sun, Jan 2
Very High8/10
Sat, Jan 8
Very High8/10
Sun, Jan 9
Very High8/10
Sat, Jan 15
Very High8/10

Day-by-Day Crowd Forecast

DateDayCrowd LevelKey Factors
Jan 1Saturday9/10PackedWeekend, Holiday
Jan 2Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Jan 3Monday6/10Above AverageTypical day
Jan 4Tuesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 5Wednesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 6Thursday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 7Friday6/10Above AverageTypical day
Jan 8Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
Jan 9Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Jan 10Monday6/10Above AverageTypical day
Jan 11Tuesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 12Wednesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 13Thursday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 14Friday6/10Above AverageTypical day
Jan 15Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
Jan 16Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Jan 17Monday8/10Very HighHoliday
Jan 18Tuesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 19Wednesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 20Thursday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 21Friday6/10Above AverageTypical day
Jan 22Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
Jan 23Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Jan 24Monday6/10Above AverageTypical day
Jan 25Tuesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 26Wednesday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 27Thursday5/10ModerateTypical day
Jan 28Friday6/10Above AverageTypical day
Jan 29Saturday8/10Very HighWeekend
Jan 30Sunday8/10Very HighWeekend
Jan 31Monday6/10Above AverageTypical day

What to Expect at Universal Studios Hollywood in January

Our forecast shows January 2028 averaging a Above Average crowd level (6/10) at Universal Studios Hollywood. Weekdays average 6/10 while weekends climb to 8/10.

Expect moderate to heavy crowds this month. Standby waits for popular rides will likely exceed 45 minutes during peak hours. Planning your ride order and arriving at rope drop will help you make the most of your day.

Tips for Visiting in January

Best days to visit: Based on our predictions, Tue, Jan 4, Wed, Jan 5, Thu, Jan 6 are the lightest days this month with crowd levels of 5, 5, 5/10.

Days to avoid: Sat, Jan 1, Sun, Jan 2, Sat, Jan 8 are predicted to be the busiest, reaching crowd levels of 9, 8, 8/10.

Use our trip planner to build an optimized ride schedule for your chosen dates, or check the Express Pass calculator to see if skip-the-line passes are worth it for your visit.

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