Tempe weather by month
Average highs run from 71°F in January to 106°F in July, and January nights average 38°F. It gets 9 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 179 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March and November.
Best time to visit Tempe
For comfortable weather, go in March and November. 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 | 71°F | 39°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 3 | mild days, chilly nights |
| February | 74°F | 41°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 2 | mild days, chilly nights |
| March | 80°F | 46°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 3 | 0 | warm |
| April | 87°F | 51°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 11 | 0 | warm |
| May | 95°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 24 | 0 | very hot |
| June | 104°F | 67°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in | 0 | 30 | 0 | very hot |
| July | 106°F | 76°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 31 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 105°F | 75°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 31 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 101°F | 69°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| October | 91°F | 56°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 19 | 0 | hot |
| November | 79°F | 45°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 2 | 1 | warm |
| December | 69°F | 38°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 4 | mild days, chilly nights |
| Year | 88°F avg | 55°F avg | 8.8 in | 0.0 in | 20 | 179 | 10 |
"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 Tempe ASU, AZ (USC00028499), 0.8 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Tempe
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 56m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 22m. The earliest sunset comes around November 28 (5:19 pm) and the latest around June 25 (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 01m |
| March | 6:38 am | 6:35 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:57 am | 6:58 pm | 13h 01m |
| May | 5:27 am | 7:20 pm | 13h 53m |
| June | 5:17 am | 7:38 pm | 14h 21m |
| July | 5:29 am | 7:37 pm | 14h 08m |
| 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 | 5:21 pm | 9h 57m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Tempe 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 Tempe getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 3.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Tempe.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tempe?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 106°F and an average low of 76°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Tempe?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 38°F and highs of 69°F.
What is the rainiest month in Tempe?
August gets the most precipitation, 1.3 inches on average. June is the driest at 0.1 inches.
Does it snow in Tempe?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Tempe?
For comfortable weather, March and November. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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