Phoenix · WinterMonth summary
Phoenix weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
6°C – 20°C
🌧 Rainy days
13% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Phoenix in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Phoenix. April remains slightly better (+1.2 pts).
By trip type
Phoenix in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Even in winter, Phoenix enjoys 20°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (13% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Phoenix averages 20°C, 13% rainy days and 9.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
December vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +11°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Phoenix in December
Is December a good time to visit Phoenix?
December is an excellent time to visit Phoenix (score 7.6/10). With 20°C, 9.1h of sunshine and 13% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Phoenix in December?
With 20°C max and 9.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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