Phoenix Travel and Things to Do Guide
Where the art scene is as flavorful as the cuisine. Where a reimagined downtown sets the stage for innovation and discovery.
In Phoenix, hiking trails lead to breathtaking vistas, lush landscapes follow limitless skies, and time stands still between the magic of first light and the calmness of sunset.
You’ve spent enough time in your own backyard, and now we invite you to soak up the sun in ours. Unwind and recharge with us. There’s plenty of room for your next adventure in Phoenix.
In Phoenix, hiking trails lead to breathtaking vistas, lush landscapes follow limitless skies, and time stands still between the magic of first light and the calmness of sunset.
You’ve spent enough time in your own backyard, and now we invite you to soak up the sun in ours. Unwind and recharge with us. There’s plenty of room for your next adventure in Phoenix.
Weather and Seasonality
Phoenix's location in Arizona's high Sonoran Desert creates a dry climate with hot summers, temperate winters and an average year-round temperature of 75 degrees. With over 330 days of sunshine, precipitation is sparse and well below one inch during most months. March is the wettest month and June is the driest.
From early July through September, there is an influx of monsoonal moisture which raises humidity levels and can cause localized heavy rains and thunderstorms. However, even during this time, the average monthly rainfall seldom tops one inch. The average annual total rainfall recorded at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is around 8 inches.
During the summer, temperatures often top 100°F. During winter months, daily high temperatures range from the mid-60s to low 70s; low temperatures rarely drop below 40°F. On average, Phoenix has only five days per year when the temperature drop to or below freezing.
From early July through September, there is an influx of monsoonal moisture which raises humidity levels and can cause localized heavy rains and thunderstorms. However, even during this time, the average monthly rainfall seldom tops one inch. The average annual total rainfall recorded at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is around 8 inches.
During the summer, temperatures often top 100°F. During winter months, daily high temperatures range from the mid-60s to low 70s; low temperatures rarely drop below 40°F. On average, Phoenix has only five days per year when the temperature drop to or below freezing.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 66°/41° | High |
| February | 70°/44° | High |
| March | 75°/49° | High |
| April | 84°/55° | High |
| May | 93°/64° | Medium |
| June | 103°/72° | Medium |
| July | 105°/80° | Low |
| August | 103°/79° | Low |
| September | 99°/72° | Medium |
| October | 88°/61° | High |
| November | 75°/48° | High |
| December | 66°/42° | Medium |
