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The best time to visit Tucson

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

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Short answer

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

Tucson is warmest in June (highs near 101°F) and coldest in December (lows around 38°F), with roughly 12 inches of precipitation across the year and July 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 Tucson forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Tucson weather by month

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

Here is Tucson'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 Tucson by season.

Jan
62°
40°
Mild
Feb
67°
43°
Mild
Mar
72°
48°
Warm
Apr
82°
53°
Warm
May
92°
64°
Hot
Jun
101°
73°
Hot
Jul
100°
75°
Hot
Wettest
Aug
96°
73°
Hot
Sep
94°
69°
Hot
Oct
85°
57°
Hot
Nov
73°
48°
Warm
Dec
65°
38°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Tucson?
The most comfortable time to visit Tucson is usually January, February, March and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Tucson?
June is the warmest month in Tucson, averaging highs near 101°F.
What is the coldest month in Tucson?
December is the coldest month in Tucson, with lows around 38°F.
When is the rainy season in Tucson?
The wettest month in Tucson is usually July, out of roughly 12 inches of precipitation across the year.

Tucson month by month