Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
Sedona in January
Little changes in Sedona from December: highs stay near 51°F (11°C), lows near 29°F (-1°C), and about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 73/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 51°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (47 mm)
- Humidity
- 62%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 54 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What January feels like
It's cool, with highs near 51°F (11°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 29°F (-1°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's January.
Plan around January
January sits mid-table; the best months are March – May and September – November.
- Comfort holds steady from December (71 → 73/100).
- Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so January falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for January
- Insulated jackethighs only 51°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Sedona in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Cathedral Rock Trail
Short, steep scramble up slickrock to a saddle between red spires.
Why now January scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Devil's Bridge Trail
Popular hike to a natural sandstone arch you can walk across.
Why now Highs near 51°F and 1.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Airport Mesa
Easy overlook with a 360-degree red-rock view.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Chapel built into red-rock buttes in 1956, with wide valley views.
Page Springs Cellars
Creekside winery pouring Arizona Rhône-style wines 20 minutes from town.
Nearby in January
- Grand Canyon in January~88 mi · highs 52°F, 1.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Papago Park & Camelback in January~98 mi · highs 66°F, 1.3 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Phoenix in January~100 mi · highs 67°F, 1.3 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Zion in January~182 mi · highs 42°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,836 m to Sedona's ~1,325 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Sedona in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Sedona?
It's middling, scoring 73/100. The best months are March – May and September – November, at up to 100. Expect highs of 51°F (11°C) and 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain. Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so January is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Sedona in January?
Average highs are 51°F (11°C) and average lows 29°F (-1°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Sedona in January?
Not much: about 1.9 in (47 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 18.0 in (456 mm).
What should I pack for Sedona in January?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 51°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Sedona in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.