Tucson weather in January

January in Tucson: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Tucson · #216 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Tucson climate normals — January

Daytime high18°C / 64°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low4°C / 39°F
Feels like (high)15°C / 59°F
Rainfall27 mm / 1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days3 days
Humidity54%🍃 comfortable
Dew point0°C / 32°F
Sunshine8.7 h/day
Daylight10.3 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall0.7 cm / 0.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

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

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Tucson in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Tucson?
January in Tucson: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Tucson on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Tucson in January?
In January, Tucson averages a daily high of 18°C and a low of 3.9°C, with about 26.6 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Tucson in January?
Tucson has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in January.

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