Phoenix weather in January (Arizona, United States of America)
Planning a trip to Phoenix in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In Phoenix the weather in January is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 20°C, while night temperatures can drop to 6°C.
Phoenix in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.
The city usually sees around 256 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Phoenix. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Phoenix climate page with graphs.
Phoenix, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
6°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Chance of Rain
10%
Precipitation
21 mm
Rainy days
3 days
Humidity
50%
Sunshine
256 hours
Percentage Sunshine
81%
Where to go in the United States of America in January
Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Phoenix in January?
For visitors traveling to Phoenix, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
Interested in more climate information?
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