When is the best time to go to Flagstaff

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Flagstaff, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Flagstaff weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Flagstaff are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Flagstaff January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
5°C 50mm 8.2hrs 11hrs

The climate in Flagstaff during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Flagstaff for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Flagstaff and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -12°C (11°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Flagstaff February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
7°C 49mm 8.8hrs 11.8hrs

February in Flagstaff is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Flagstaff for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Flagstaff and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Flagstaff weather in February »

March

Flagstaff March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 60mm 9.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Flagstaff is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Flagstaff for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Flagstaff and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Flagstaff weather in March »

April

Flagstaff April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 35mm 11.3hrs 13.9hrs

Flagstaff's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Flagstaff.

April is in the spring in Flagstaff and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 14°C (58°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Flagstaff weather in April »

May

Flagstaff May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 19mm 12.5hrs 14.9hrs

May is a dry month in Flagstaff and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Flagstaff, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Flagstaff and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Flagstaff weather in May »

June

Flagstaff June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 12mm 13.1hrs 11hrs

The climate in Flagstaff during June can be summarized as mild and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Flagstaff, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Flagstaff and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Flagstaff weather in June »

July

Flagstaff July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 72mm 11.2hrs 11.8hrs

July in Flagstaff is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Flagstaff.

July is in the summer in Flagstaff and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Flagstaff weather in July »

August

Flagstaff August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 73mm 10.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Flagstaff is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Flagstaff.

August is in the summer in Flagstaff and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Flagstaff weather in August »

September

Flagstaff September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 49mm 10.6hrs 13.9hrs

Flagstaff's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Flagstaff, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Flagstaff and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Flagstaff weather in September »

October

Flagstaff October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 38mm 9.8hrs 14.9hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Flagstaff and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Flagstaff.

October is in the fall / autumn in Flagstaff and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Flagstaff weather in October »

November

Flagstaff November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 44mm 8.3hrs 11hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Flagstaff and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Flagstaff.

November is in the fall / autumn in Flagstaff and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Flagstaff weather in November »

December

Flagstaff December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 53mm 7.8hrs 11.8hrs

December in Flagstaff is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Flagstaff for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Flagstaff and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Flagstaff with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Flagstaff weather in December »