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The best time to visit Tempe

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Tempe 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.

Tempe is warmest in July (highs near 111°F) and coldest in January (lows around 41°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 Tempe forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Tempe weather by month

what to expect in Tempe through the year

Here is Tempe'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 Tempe by season.

Jan
62°
41°
Mild
Wettest
Feb
67°
45°
Mild
Mar
72°
48°
Warm
Apr
86°
57°
Hot
May
94°
68°
Hot
Jun
104°
77°
Hot
Jul
111°
87°
Hot
Aug
106°
84°
Hot
Sep
102°
76°
Hot
Oct
93°
66°
Hot
Nov
76°
51°
Warm
Dec
70°
47°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Tempe?
The most comfortable time to visit Tempe 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 Tempe?
July is the warmest month in Tempe, averaging highs near 111°F.
What is the coldest month in Tempe?
January is the coldest month in Tempe, with lows around 41°F.
When is the rainy season in Tempe?
The wettest month in Tempe is usually January, out of roughly 8 inches of precipitation across the year.

Tempe month by month