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The best time to visit Phoenix

Month-by-month climate averages for Phoenix, AZ, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

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Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Phoenix is usually January, February, March and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

Phoenix is warmest in July (highs near 106°F) and coldest in December (lows around 39°F), with roughly 9 inches of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, March and November.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Phoenix forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Phoenix weather by month

what to expect in Phoenix through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Phoenix's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Phoenix by season.

Jan
64°
42°
Mild
Feb
68°
45°
Mild
Mar
74°
51°
Warm
Apr
84°
56°
Warm
May
94°
68°
Hot
Jun
103°
76°
Hot
Jul
106°
82°
Hot
Aug
103°
81°
Hot
Wettest
Sep
99°
73°
Hot
Oct
87°
59°
Hot
Nov
74°
49°
Warm
Dec
64°
39°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Phoenix?
The most comfortable time to visit Phoenix is usually January, February, March and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Phoenix?
July is the warmest month in Phoenix, averaging highs near 106°F.
What is the coldest month in Phoenix?
December is the coldest month in Phoenix, with lows around 39°F.
When is the rainy season in Phoenix?
The wettest month in Phoenix is usually August, out of roughly 9 inches of precipitation across the year.

Phoenix month by month