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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.

Boynton Canyon Trail, Sedona, Arizona

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

Boynton Canyon Trail, Sedona, Arizona
Boynton Canyon Trail

Boynton Pass Rd · 3–4 hours · Moderate

VortexQuietRed Rock Pass
West Fork of Oak Creek. For more information on hiking at this location, visit www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/westfork-tr....
West Fork of Oak Creek

Oak Creek Canyon · 3–4 hours · Moderate

ShadeAutumnDay-use fee per car
Rock formations at Palatki heritage site, in the Coconino National Forest in Sedona, Arizona. A cave drawing detailing the position of the m
Palatki Heritage Site

Northwest of Sedona · About 1.5 hours · Easy

HistoryKidsRed Rock Pass + reservation
The Jordan Farmhouse in Sedona, Az
Sedona Heritage Museum

Uptown (Jordan Rd) · 1 hour · Easy

Rainy dayHistory$10 adults
This shot was taken at night of the Oak Creek Roundabout and bridge, Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, Airport Mesa and moon in distance
Stargazing tours

Outside town · Usually 1.5–2 hours · Easy

NightFamilies

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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

Facts last checked November 3, 2026. Prices, hours and rules change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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