Saguaro National Park in January
In January, Saguaro National Park averages a high of 65°F and a low of 30°F, with 1.1 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 0.8 inches of snowfall. About 104,000 people visit, the 4th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 10 hours 15 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 65° / 30°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1in
- Snow
- 0.8in
- Daylight
- 10h 15m
- Visitors
- 104,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: March (very busy) and November (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Cascabel, AZ, 17 miles from the park's center, 3,194 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrified Forest National Park | 48° / 22° | Moderate | Cool |
| White Sands National Park | 57° / 22° | Moderate | Mild |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 44° / 19° | Moderate | Cool |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 63° / 42° | Busy | Mild, wet |
| Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 53° / 33° | Moderate | Cool |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Saguaro National Park on nps.gov
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