Month guide · Sedona · United States
Sedona in January
What January is really like in Sedona: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mfield , Matthew Field, http://www.photography.mattfield.com, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Cool, sunny days and frosty nights; occasional snow dusts the red rocks. Quiet trails and lower prices.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the 11th-warmest month in Sedona: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 24°C (75°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with December (13°C (55°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 07:34
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 17:38
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
Winter (December–February). Cool sunny days, freezing nights, occasional snow on the red rocks and the quietest trails of the year.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in March). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Sedona, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Village of Oak Creek
Cathedral Rock
Use the free Sedona Shuttle to the trailhead rather than hunting for parking, and go early to avoid both heat and crowds.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Active
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · Village of Oak Creek
Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte
Bell Rock's rounded shape rises beside SR 179, with the Bell Rock Pathway an easy, wide trail suitable for families.
- Time needed
- 1–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Views
Religious site · SR 179
Chapel of the Holy Cross
Arrive early in the day; parking on the narrow access road is limited and fills quickly.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Views
- Free
Nature · West Sedona
Devil's Bridge
The largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona area is reached by a trail of about 6.5 km round trip from the Dry Creek Vista trailhead, finishing with a steep stone staircase.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Active
- Photo spot
- Views
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near -1°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Sedona?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, March–May and September–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Sedona in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Sedona?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cool, sunny days and frosty nights; occasional snow dusts the red rocks. Quiet trails and lower prices.
+How warm is Sedona in January?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Sedona in January?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.