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Scottsdale weather in January (Arizona, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Scottsdale in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Scottsdale the weather in January is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C, while nights can cool down to about 5°C.

Scottsdale in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 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.

With around 255 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, August tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Scottsdale climate page with graphs.

 

Scottsdale, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
SunshineSunshine 255 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Scottsdale in January?

For visitors traveling to Scottsdale, 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.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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