Best Time to Visit Flagstaff for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

97/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

June, July, January

Avoid

January, February, March, November, December

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Weather

-1°C – 19°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Flagstaff?

The best time to visit Flagstaff for backpacking is June, July, January, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Flagstaff

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	6°	52	5.1	64%	shoulder
February	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	0°	7°	55	5.3	58%	shoulder
March	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	10°	46	5	52%	dry
April	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	14°	28	3.5	34%	dry
May	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	19°	14	3	27%	dry
June	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	15°	25°	8	2.6	22%	dry
July	94Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	27°	71	8.7	43%	shoulder
August	55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	18°	26°	71	9.4	50%	shoulder
September	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	23°	47	6	48%	dry
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	9°	17°	40	3.8	45%	dry
November	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	11°	38	3.3	52%	dry
December	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	6°	49	5.1	62%	dry