Sedona · WinterMonth summary
Sedona weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
32°F – 52°F
🌧 Rainy days
20% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Sedona in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 11°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: January is an average time for Sedona. May (9.5/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Sedona in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Sedona sees 11°F during the day with 9.3h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (20% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.5/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 32°F | 52°F | 20% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ February | 34°F | 55°F | 19% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 37°F | 61°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 45°F | 73°F | 8% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ May | 54°F | 81°F | 8% | 0.0in | 13.2h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ June | 64°F | 91°F | 6% | 0.0in | 14.0h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 68°F | 93°F | 18% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 66°F | 90°F | 20% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 61°F | 86°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 52°F | 73°F | 14% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 41°F | 64°F | 11% | 0.0in | 9.8h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 34°F | 54°F | 20% | 0.1in | 9.1h | 6.6/10 |
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, Sedona averages 52°F, 20% rainy days and 9.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Sedona in January
Is January a good time to visit Sedona?
January is an acceptable time for Sedona (score 6.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.5/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Sedona in January?
It's cool with 52°F daytime and 32°F at night. 9.3h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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