Phoenix weather by month
Average highs run from 68°F in January to 106°F in July, and January nights average 46°F. It gets 7 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 173 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to April.
Best time to visit Phoenix
For comfortable weather, go in November to April. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F | 46°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| February | 71°F | 49°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| March | 78°F | 55°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| April | 86°F | 61°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 10 | 0 | warm |
| May | 95°F | 70°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 24 | 0 | hot |
| June | 104°F | 79°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| July | 107°F | 85°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 31 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 105°F | 84°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 31 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 100°F | 78°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 28 | 0 | very hot |
| October | 89°F | 66°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 17 | 0 | hot |
| November | 77°F | 54°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| December | 66°F | 45°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| Year | 87°F avg | 64°F avg | 7.2 in | 0.0 in | 17 | 173 | 1 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport, AZ (USW00023183), 4.3 miles from the city center; snowfall from South Phoenix, AZ. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Phoenix
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 56m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 22m. The earliest sunset comes around December 2 (5:19 pm) and the latest around June 21 (7:41 pm). The sun never sets after 8 pm here.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 am | 5:43 pm | 10h 11m |
| February | 7:12 am | 6:12 pm | 11h 01m |
| March | 6:38 am | 6:36 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:57 am | 6:59 pm | 13h 01m |
| May | 5:28 am | 7:21 pm | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:18 am | 7:39 pm | 14h 21m |
| July | 5:29 am | 7:38 pm | 14h 09m |
| August | 5:51 am | 7:13 pm | 13h 23m |
| September | 6:12 am | 6:34 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:33 am | 5:54 pm | 11h 21m |
| November | 7:00 am | 5:25 pm | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:25 am | 5:21 pm | 9h 57m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Phoenix with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Mountain Standard Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Phoenix getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Phoenix.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Phoenix?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 107°F and an average low of 85°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Phoenix?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 45°F and highs of 66°F.
What is the rainiest month in Phoenix?
August gets the most precipitation, 0.9 inches on average. June is the driest at 0.0 inches.
Does it snow in Phoenix?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Phoenix?
For comfortable weather, November to April. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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