Phoenix · WinterMonth summary
Phoenix weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
12% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Phoenix in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Phoenix. April remains slightly better (+1.5 pts).
By trip type
Phoenix in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices In January, Phoenix sees 18°C during the day with 9.3h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (8.8/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 6°C | 18°C | 12% | 1.0 | 9.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 8°C | 22°C | 11% | 1.0 | 10.4h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 10°C | 24°C | 11% | 1.0 | 11.1h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ April | 15°C | 31°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ May | 20°C | 35°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 June | 26°C | 41°C | 3% | 0.2 | 13.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 30°C | 42°C | 16% | 1.6 | 13.0h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 28°C | 40°C | 15% | 1.2 | 12.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 24°C | 38°C | 11% | 1.0 | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 18°C | 32°C | 6% | 1.1 | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ November | 11°C | 25°C | 7% | 0.7 | 9.9h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 6°C | 20°C | 13% | 1.1 | 9.1h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Phoenix averages 18°C, 12% rainy days and 9.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Phoenix in January
Is January a good time to visit Phoenix?
January is an acceptable time for Phoenix (score 7.3/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (8.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Phoenix in January?
With 18°C max and 9.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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