January · United States
Best time to visit Sedona in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sedona in January
Average temperature 1°C, 50 mm of rain, about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.4/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 7
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Sedona scores 5.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Red-rock cathedrals and vortex trailheads reward the March-May and September-November window.
January in Sedona: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
50 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.9 hours of daylight.
That is 5.4/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Sedona — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sedona in January?
- In January, Sedona averages 1°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sedona?
- January earns a 5.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sedona in January?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 7 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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