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Tucson in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Tucson in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Tucson, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Tucson in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Tucson in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and approximately 16 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 40 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Tucson;

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
53%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
16 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tucson has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Tucson in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tucson for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +77°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +64°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 11% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +66°F to +61°F.

Is Tucson warm or cold in January?

Tucson is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +41°F to +41°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Tucson, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Tucson in January

Tucson weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+64°F+64°F+68°F
Min. temperature
+3°F+19°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+84°F+88°F
Rainfall
37 mm40 mm34 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
53%53%48%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
171614
Cloudy days
788
Rainy days
676
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +64°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 37 mm to 40 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 53%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 17 sunny days in December to 16 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Tucson in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Tucson is gradually decreasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Tucson based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 35% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 85 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tucson wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Tucson?

This is the weather in Tucson in January 2023:
1 January
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+67°F
2 January
🌧️
+52°F
3 January
☁️
+59°F
4 January
☀️
+65°F
5 January
☀️
+68°F
6 January
☁️
+66°F
7 January
☀️
+69°F
8 January
☀️
+72°F
9 January
☀️
+72°F
10 January
☀️
+74°F
11 January
☀️
+72°F
12 January
☀️
+74°F
13 January
☀️
+78°F
14 January
☀️
+74°F
15 January
☁️
+67°F
16 January
🌧️
+53°F
17 January
🌧️
+55°F
18 January
🌧️
+54°F
19 January
☀️
+60°F
20 January
☀️
+58°F
21 January
☀️
+54°F
22 January
☀️
+63°F
23 January
☁️
+61°F
24 January
☀️
+52°F
25 January
☀️
+57°F
26 January
☀️
+58°F
27 January
☀️
+62°F
28 January
☀️
+66°F
29 January
☀️
+68°F
30 January
☀️
+66°F
31 January
☀️
+61°F
In January 2023 Tucson had 23 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 57%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 7%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Tucson climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Tucson in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+79°F) and the highest in 2017 (+88°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 96 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1690 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tucson in January:

Is January a good time to visit Tucson?

January is a really good time to go to Tucson. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Tucson.

Can you sunbathe in Tucson in January?

January has mild temperatures in Tucson. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Tucson rainy in January?

Tucson is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Tucson in January?

The amount of sunny days in Tucson during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Tucson

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tucson, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.