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The best time to visit Scottsdale

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Scottsdale 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.

Scottsdale is warmest in July (highs near 110°F) and coldest in January (lows around 42°F), with roughly 10 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 Scottsdale forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Scottsdale weather by month

what to expect in Scottsdale through the year

Here is Scottsdale'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 Scottsdale by season.

Jan
62°
42°
Mild
Wettest
Feb
67°
45°
Mild
Mar
71°
48°
Mild
Apr
85°
58°
Hot
May
94°
68°
Hot
Jun
103°
78°
Hot
Jul
110°
88°
Hot
Aug
106°
85°
Hot
Sep
102°
77°
Hot
Oct
93°
66°
Hot
Nov
75°
52°
Warm
Dec
70°
47°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Scottsdale?
The most comfortable time to visit Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
July is the warmest month in Scottsdale, averaging highs near 110°F.
What is the coldest month in Scottsdale?
January is the coldest month in Scottsdale, with lows around 42°F.
When is the rainy season in Scottsdale?
The wettest month in Scottsdale is usually January, out of roughly 10 inches of precipitation across the year.

Scottsdale month by month