Tucson weather by month
Average highs run from 66°F in January to 100°F in July, and January nights average 41°F. It gets 11 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 158 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are February to April and November.
Best time to visit Tucson
For comfortable weather, go in February to April 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 | 67°F | 41°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 0 | 4 | mild days, chilly nights |
| February | 69°F | 43°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in | 2 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| March | 76°F | 48°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| April | 83°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| May | 92°F | 62°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 22 | 0 | hot |
| June | 101°F | 71°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| July | 100°F | 76°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 30 | 0 | very hot |
| August | 99°F | 75°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 29 | 0 | very hot |
| September | 95°F | 70°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 26 | 0 | very hot |
| October | 86°F | 59°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 13 | 0 | warm |
| November | 75°F | 48°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 1 | 1 | mild |
| December | 66°F | 41°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 5 | mild days, chilly nights |
| Year | 84°F avg | 57°F avg | 10.6 in | 0.1 in | 25 | 158 | 12 |
"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 Tucson Intl. Airport, AZ (USW00023160), 6.5 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Tucson
The shortest day is December 21, with 10h 02m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 15m. The earliest sunset comes around November 27 (5:18 pm) and the latest around June 26 (7:34 pm). The sun never sets after 8 pm here.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 am | 5:41 pm | 10h 16m |
| February | 7:06 am | 6:09 pm | 11h 04m |
| March | 6:33 am | 6:31 pm | 11h 58m |
| April | 5:54 am | 6:53 pm | 12h 58m |
| May | 5:26 am | 7:14 pm | 13h 48m |
| June | 5:16 am | 7:31 pm | 14h 15m |
| July | 5:28 am | 7:31 pm | 14h 03m |
| August | 5:48 am | 7:07 pm | 13h 19m |
| September | 6:07 am | 6:29 pm | 12h 21m |
| October | 6:27 am | 5:50 pm | 11h 23m |
| November | 6:53 am | 5:23 pm | 10h 30m |
| December | 7:17 am | 5:20 pm | 10h 03m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Tucson 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 Tucson getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.7°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Tucson.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tucson?
June is the warmest month, with an average high of 101°F and an average low of 71°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Tucson?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 41°F and highs of 66°F.
What is the rainiest month in Tucson?
July gets the most precipitation, 2.2 inches on average. May is the driest at 0.2 inches.
Does it snow in Tucson?
Very little. The normal yearly snowfall is under one inch.
When is the best time to visit Tucson?
For comfortable weather, February to April 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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