When is the best time to visit Phoenix?
The best time to visit Phoenix is between February and May, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
Temperatures peak in July at around 35°C (95°F). August is the wettest month, with about 24 mm of rain. Outside February–May the numbers move but the year has no single wet or dry season.
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Phoenix weather by month
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Average temperature and rainfall, month by month
Every figure below is a 1991–2020 climate normal for Phoenix, in °C and °F. Open a month for what to expect and what to pack.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C / 57°F | 22 mm |
| February | 16°C / 60°F | 22 mm |
| March | 19°C / 66°F | 21 mm |
| April | 23°C / 73°F | 6 mm |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 4 mm |
| June | 33°C / 91°F | 1 mm |
| July | 35°C / 95°F | 23 mm |
| August | 35°C / 94°F | 24 mm |
| September | 32°C / 89°F | 15 mm |
| October | 25°C / 77°F | 15 mm |
| November | 18°C / 65°F | 15 mm |
| December | 13°C / 56°F | 19 mm |
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FAQs about Phoenix weather
Climate averages for Phoenix, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Phoenix is between February and May, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 35°C.
August is the wettest month, with about 24 mm of rain.
December is the coolest month, averaging 13°C (56°F) against 35°C (95°F) in July.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what each month is usually like, which is what you want when booking ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
