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Phoenix Weather by Month

Best time to visit Phoenix
November–March
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
41.7°C average high
Wettest month
Aug
24.4mm
Coolest month
Dec
19.5°C average high
Peak comfort score
96
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January 19.8°7.6°17.8mm 3.692
February 21.7°9.2°20.7mm 3.793
March 25.7°12.3°17.5mm 2.894
April 29.9°15.9°5.5mm 1.585
May 35°20.9°1.9mm 0.767
June 40.5°26.1°1mm 0.545
July 41.7°29.4°22.2mm 433
August 40.8°28.8°24.4mm 4.636
September 38.3°25.7°13.7mm 2.650
October 32°18.7°12.6mm 2.176
November 25.2°12.2°10.8mm 1.996
December 19.5°7.5°15.9mm 3.891

Averages from PHOENIX AIRPORT, AZ US, 6.9km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Phoenix averages a daily high of 19.8°C with nights around 7.6°C. Expect roughly 3.6 wet days totalling 17.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

February

February in Phoenix averages a daily high of 21.7°C with nights around 9.2°C. Expect roughly 3.7 wet days totalling 20.7mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

March

March in Phoenix averages a daily high of 25.7°C with nights around 12.3°C. Rain is rare — about 2.8 wet days and 17.5mm across the month. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

April

April in Phoenix averages a daily high of 29.9°C with nights around 15.9°C. Rain is rare — about 1.5 wet days and 5.5mm across the month. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

May

May in Phoenix averages a daily high of 35°C with nights around 20.9°C. Rain is rare — about 0.7 wet days and 1.9mm across the month. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

June

June in Phoenix averages a daily high of 40.5°C with nights around 26.1°C. Rain is rare — about 0.5 wet days and 1mm across the month. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

July

July in Phoenix averages a daily high of 41.7°C with nights around 29.4°C. Expect roughly 4 wet days totalling 22.2mm. A hard month to visit for comfort alone.

August

August in Phoenix averages a daily high of 40.8°C with nights around 28.8°C. Expect roughly 4.6 wet days totalling 24.4mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

September

September in Phoenix averages a daily high of 38.3°C with nights around 25.7°C. Rain is rare — about 2.6 wet days and 13.7mm across the month. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

October

October in Phoenix averages a daily high of 32°C with nights around 18.7°C. Rain is rare — about 2.1 wet days and 12.6mm across the month. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Phoenix averages a daily high of 25.2°C with nights around 12.2°C. Rain is rare — about 1.9 wet days and 10.8mm across the month. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

December

December in Phoenix averages a daily high of 19.5°C with nights around 7.5°C. Expect roughly 3.8 wet days totalling 15.9mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Phoenix peaks at 96.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Phoenix?

Based on 30 years of records, November–March scores highest for comfort in Phoenix, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Phoenix?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 41.7°C.

What is the wettest month in Phoenix?

August is the wettest, averaging 24.4mm of rain across roughly 4.6 wet days.

How cold does Phoenix get?

December is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 19.5°C.

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