Best Time to Visit Phoenix
United States · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Phoenix are February, March and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Phoenix sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 41°C, and its coolest in December (around 19°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 184mm — August is typically the wettest month (~24mm) and June the driest (~1mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 8°C | 22mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 22° / 10°C | 22mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 26° / 13°C | 21mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 30° / 16°C | 6mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 35° / 21°C | 3mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 40° / 26°C | 1mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 41° / 29°C | 23mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 41° / 29°C | 24mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 38° / 26°C | 15mm | 🤔 Fair |
| October | 32° / 19°C | 14mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 25° / 12°C | 15mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 19° / 7°C | 19mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Phoenix?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Phoenix are February, March and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Phoenix?
- July is typically the hottest month in Phoenix, with average daytime highs around 41°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Phoenix?
- August is usually the wettest month, with around 24mm of precipitation.