Best time to visit Arizona

Q: When is the best time to visit Arizona?

The best time to visit Arizona (Phoenix) is March based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Arizona?

The hottest time of year in Phoenix, Arizona is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 41°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Q: Does it ever rain in Arizona?

It never rains much in Phoenix, Arizona but August usually has the most rain with an average of 32mm. There are normally 5 days in August with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Arizona?

The sunniest time of year in Phoenix, Arizona is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 95% of daylight hours; that's 14 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Arizona?

The best time to visit Arizona (Phoenix) is March based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Which is the hottest month in Arizona?

The hottest time of year in Phoenix, Arizona is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 41°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Arizona?

It never rains much in Phoenix, Arizona but August usually has the most rain with an average of 32mm. There are normally 5 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Arizona?

The sunniest time of year in Phoenix, Arizona is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 95% of daylight hours; that's 14 hours of sunshine per day.