Quick decision
When to visit Phoenix?
🌞 Best time overall
April
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–31°C in April
🌧 Least rain
3% rainy days in April
🌧 Wettest month
July (16%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Sonoran DesertNov–Mar — saguaro cacti, desert hikes, Camelback Mountain.
GolfNov–Apr — 200+ courses, ideal winter 22–28°C.
Taliesin WestOct–May — Frank Lloyd Wright's desert masterpiece, tours.
BudgetJun–Sep — extreme heat but prices –50%, pools everywhere.
Monthly climate data
Phoenix weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 6°C | 18°C | 12% | 1.0 | 9.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 8°C | 22°C | 11% | 1.0 | 10.4h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 10°C | 24°C | 11% | 1.0 | 11.1h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ April | 15°C | 31°C | 3% | 0.1 | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| ☀️ May | 20°C | 35°C | 2% | 0.1 | 13.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 June | 26°C | 41°C | 3% | 0.2 | 13.3h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 30°C | 42°C | 16% | 1.6 | 13.0h | 3.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 28°C | 40°C | 15% | 1.2 | 12.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 September | 24°C | 38°C | 11% | 1.0 | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 18°C | 32°C | 6% | 1.1 | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ November | 11°C | 25°C | 7% | 0.7 | 9.9h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 6°C | 20°C | 13% | 1.1 | 9.1h | 7.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 30°C, 5% rainy days, 12.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 41°C, 11% rainy days, 13.1h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 32°C, 8% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 20°C, 12% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
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FAQ
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April is ideal with 3% rainy days and 31°C.
July is the wettest month with 16% rainy days.
Yes, April is the best month with an average of 31°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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