Which is the hottest month in Phoenix?

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

Does it ever rain in Phoenix?

It never rains much in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?

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

Best time to visit Phoenix

Q: When is the best time to visit Phoenix?

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

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When is the best time to visit Phoenix?

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

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Jan
4
Feb
5
Mar
4.5
Apr
2.5
May
2.5
Jun
2.5
Jul
2.5
Aug
2.5
Sep
4
Oct
4
Nov
3.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

66
Jan
70
Feb
75
Mar
84
Apr
93
May
102
Jun
106
Jul
102
Aug
99
Sep
88
Oct
75
Nov
66
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
9
Feb
10
Mar
12
Apr
13
May
14
Jun
12
Jul
12
Aug
11
Sep
10
Oct
9
Nov
8
Dec

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The weather guide for Arizona (Phoenix) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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