Flagstaff, USA

Best Time to Visit Flagstaff

The best time to visit Flagstaff is May to October.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeMayCool, dry

Averages 13°C (56°F) with 30 mm of rain over the month.

6 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Flagstaff in May to October for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $109, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Freezing, some rain. Averages 0°C (32°F) with 49 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 2°C (35°F) with 44 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 4°C (40°F) with 50 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Good

    Cool, dry. Averages 9°C (49°F) with 15 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Cool, dry. Averages 13°C (56°F) with 30 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Best time

    Warm, dry. Averages 21°C (69°F) with 11 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Best time

    Warm, some rain. Averages 22°C (71°F) with 74 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Best time

    Warm, some rain. Averages 20°C (69°F) with 70 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 18°C (64°F) with 39 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Cool, dry. Averages 11°C (53°F) with 27 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Good

    Cold, dry. Averages 5°C (42°F) with 29 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Off-peak

    Cold, some rain. Averages 1°C (33°F) with 41 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Flagstaff

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Flagstaff is warmest in July (22°C / 71°F) and coolest in January (0°C / 32°F). July is the wettest month at 74 mm of rain, and June the driest at 11 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are May, June, July, August and September.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Flagstaff
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan0°C 32°F49 mm
Feb2°C 35°F44 mm
Mar4°C 40°F50 mm
Apr9°C 49°F15 mm
May13°C 56°F30 mm
Jun21°C 69°F11 mm
Jul22°C 71°F74 mm
Aug20°C 69°F70 mm
Sep18°C 64°F39 mm
Oct11°C 53°F27 mm
Nov5°C 42°F29 mm
Dec1°C 33°F41 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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