Things to do in Sedona in January
Updated November 3, 2026 · facts checked against the sources below
Avg high56°F
Avg low31°F
Rain2.09 in
January is Sedona's coldest month, with average highs around 56°F and lows near freezing. Snow sometimes dusts the red rocks, and the trails are quieter than in spring.
Photo: davidpinter, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
January at a glance
Clear winter days are great for longer hikes that would be too hot in summer.
Average high 56°F · average low 31°F · average rainfall 2.09 in (1991–2020 normals).
Best things to do in January
Questions people ask
What is the weather like in Sedona in January?
Based on 1991–2020 normals, Sedona averages a high of 56°F and a low of 31°F in January, with about 2.09 inches of rain.
Sources
- US Climate Data: Sedona normals (1991–2020)
- Visit Sedona: events calendar
- Forest Service: Boynton Canyon Trail No. 47
- Coconino National Forest: Red Rock and Coconino passes
- Forest Service: West Fork Trail No. 108
- Forest Service: Call of the Canyon
- Arizona Highways: West Fork Oak Creek Trail
- Visit Sedona: Palatki Heritage Site
- Recreation.gov: Palatki Heritage Site
- Sedona Heritage Museum (official)
- City of Sedona: Dark Sky Community news release (2014)
- DarkSky International: Sedona
Facts last checked November 3, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the official source before you go.