Phoenix Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Phoenix, Arizona - AZ, USA)

The city of Phoenix is situated on the northern side of the Sonoran Desert and in the center of the Salt River Valley.

Phoenix's precipitation usually varies with the seasons and the spring and autumn months are generally dry, but one thing remains constant and that is the sunny weather and warm climate.

Temperatures in Phoenix are at their warmest between the months of June, July and August and can rise to 40°C / 105°F during July. Rainy weather can occur during July and August and thunderstorms may develop.


The climate and weather in Phoenix, Arizona, is generally mild in the winter and this city is therefore a very popular destination for winter visitors. Temperatures are at their coolest in December and January, averaging 18°C / 65°F during the day, and dropping to around 5°C / 41°F at night. The months of November through March are likely to be stormy and there is usually a high rainfall at this time of the year.

Phoenix Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

The following are the normal daily temperature ranges for Phoenix:

	Maximum	Minimum
January	19°C / 66°F	5°C / 41°F
February	22°C / 72°F	7°C / 45°F
March	24°C / 75°F	9°C / 48°F
April	29°C / 84°F	13°C / 55°F
May	34°C / 93°F	18°C / 64°F
June	39°C / 102°F	23°C / 73°F
July	41°C / 106°F	27°C / 81°F
August	40°C / 104°F	26°C / 79°F
September	37°C / 99°F	23°C / 73°F
October	31°C / 88°F	16°C / 61°F
November	23°C / 73°F	9°C / 48°F
December	19°C / 66°F	5°C / 41°F

Phoenix Weather Charts - further Phoenix climate statistics and charts.