Scottsdale weather in January

January in Scottsdale: nice, dry — a great time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Scottsdale · #237 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 75/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Scottsdale climate normals — January

Daytime high18°C / 65°F😎 nice
Nighttime low5°C / 40°F
Feels like (high)16°C / 61°F
Rainfall26 mm / 1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity59%🍃 comfortable
Dew point2°C / 35°F
Sunshine8.5 h/day
Daylight10.2 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)59🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Scottsdale in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Scottsdale?
January in Scottsdale: nice, dry — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Scottsdale on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
What is the weather like in Scottsdale in January?
In January, Scottsdale averages a daily high of 18.4°C and a low of 4.7°C, with about 25.5 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Scottsdale in January?
Scottsdale has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in January.

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