Scottsdale weather by month
Average highs run from 66°F in January to 104°F in July, and January nights average 43°F. It gets 9 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 162 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to April.
Best time to visit Scottsdale
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 | 67°F | 43°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| February | 69°F | 46°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| March | 76°F | 52°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| April | 83°F | 58°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| May | 92°F | 67°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 21 | 0 | hot |
| June | 102°F | 76°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| July | 104°F | 83°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 31 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 103°F | 82°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 30 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 98°F | 75°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 27 | 0 | very hot |
| October | 87°F | 63°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| November | 75°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| December | 65°F | 43°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| Year | 85°F avg | 61°F avg | 8.7 in | 0.0 in | 17 | 162 | 3 |
"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 Scottsdale Municipal Airport, AZ (USW00003192), 7 miles from the city center; snowfall from Tempe ASU, AZ. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Scottsdale
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 55m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 22m. The earliest sunset comes around November 27 (5:19 pm) and the latest around June 24 (7:41 pm). The sun never sets after 8 pm here.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 am | 5:42 pm | 10h 11m |
| February | 7:11 am | 6:12 pm | 11h 00m |
| March | 6:37 am | 6:35 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:57 am | 6:58 pm | 13h 01m |
| May | 5:27 am | 7:21 pm | 13h 54m |
| June | 5:17 am | 7:39 pm | 14h 22m |
| July | 5:28 am | 7:37 pm | 14h 09m |
| August | 5:50 am | 7:13 pm | 13h 23m |
| September | 6:11 am | 6:33 pm | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:32 am | 5:53 pm | 11h 21m |
| November | 6:59 am | 5:24 pm | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:24 am | 5:20 pm | 9h 56m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Scottsdale.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Scottsdale?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 104°F and an average low of 83°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Scottsdale?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 43°F and highs of 65°F.
What is the rainiest month in Scottsdale?
February gets the most precipitation, 1.2 inches on average. June is the driest at 0.1 inches.
Does it snow in Scottsdale?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Scottsdale?
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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