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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.

Short answer

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

Phoenix is warmest in July (highs near 111°F) and coldest in January (lows around 40°F), with roughly 8 inches of precipitation across the year and January the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is February, March, November and December.

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

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
62°
40°
Mild
Wettest
Feb
67°
44°
Mild
Mar
71°
48°
Mild
Apr
85°
57°
Hot
May
94°
68°
Hot
Jun
104°
77°
Hot
Jul
111°
87°
Hot
Aug
106°
84°
Hot
Sep
102°
76°
Hot
Oct
93°
65°
Hot
Nov
75°
50°
Warm
Dec
70°
45°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Phoenix?
The most comfortable time to visit Phoenix is usually February, March, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Phoenix?
July is the warmest month in Phoenix, averaging highs near 111°F.
What is the coldest month in Phoenix?
January is the coldest month in Phoenix, with lows around 40°F.
When is the rainy season in Phoenix?
The wettest month in Phoenix is usually January, out of roughly 8 inches of precipitation across the year.

Phoenix month by month