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Arab in January

Mixed month. Outside the best window (May (festival) and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Low; United States overall
Prices: Low; United States overall

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Verdict

MixedUnited States month rating

Outside the best window (May (festival) and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages

ArabHighs around 10 °C (50 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 50 °F (10 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 8 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall: Low
Prices · United States overall: Low

United States overall: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arab, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Mixed
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Jan: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
May: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 8
May: 7 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Prices
Jan: Low
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
May: 1

January: Outside the best window (May (festival) and Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.

May: Inside Arab's best window: May (festival) and Sep–Oct.

Arab: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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