WinterOff season ~41°F highs

Things to do in Flagstaff in January

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Flagstaff, with average highs around 41°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

Plan a January weekend Where else in January

Best picks for January

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in January.

Grand Canyon

steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States

Camel Butte

basin of the Colorado Plateau on the Arizona–Utah border in the western United States

East Mitten

basin of the Colorado Plateau on the Arizona–Utah border in the western United States

Holidays in January 2027

New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day · Mon, Jan 18

Expect busier roads and pricier stays around these dates. See long weekends.

Flagstaff in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Flagstaff?

January is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Flagstaff, with average highs around 41°F. Museums and indoor sights come into their own, with fewer crowds outside.

What is the weather like in Flagstaff in January?

Average daytime highs are around 41°F, compared with 84°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Flagstaff in January?

Top picks for January: Grand Canyon, Camel Butte, East Mitten, Mitchell Mesa, Pillars Canyon.