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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.

Short answer

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

Tucson is warmest in July (highs near 105°F) and coldest in January (lows around 39°F), with roughly 14 inches of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is January, February, November and December.

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

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
61°
39°
Mild
Feb
66°
42°
Mild
Mar
70°
46°
Mild
Wettest
Apr
83°
54°
Warm
May
92°
64°
Hot
Jun
101°
73°
Hot
Jul
105°
80°
Hot
Aug
100°
77°
Hot
Sep
98°
73°
Hot
Oct
91°
63°
Hot
Nov
74°
49°
Warm
Dec
71°
44°
Mild

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Tucson?
The most comfortable time to visit Tucson is usually January, February, November and December, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Tucson?
July is the warmest month in Tucson, averaging highs near 105°F.
What is the coldest month in Tucson?
January is the coldest month in Tucson, with lows around 39°F.
When is the rainy season in Tucson?
The wettest month in Tucson is usually March, out of roughly 14 inches of precipitation across the year.

Tucson month by month