Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Flagstaff, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Flagstaff, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Flagstaff, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently wear away. An unreadable vaccination card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly product.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America by month

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January

January in Flagstaff can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain 5-10 days this month. It also snows regularly. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Flagstaff is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. It also snows 5-10 days this month. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Flagstaff is chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain a bit less than half of the time. It also snows regularly. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Flagstaff is crisp. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain occasionally. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 30% to 40% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you visit Flagstaff during May, you may notice that it is mild and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

Traveling to Flagstaff in June, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July can be very hot, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you are traveling to Flagstaff in August, you will notice that it is extremely warm, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in this region is a perfect temperature. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you visit Flagstaff during October, you might see that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you are traveling to Flagstaff in November, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December can be brisk. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains occasionally and snows regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see the Museum of Northern Arizona, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Flagstaff, Arizona, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Flagstaff.

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