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Arizona Weather & Climate: the United States of America

Climate by month across Arizona, the United States of America, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Arizona

Arizona is one of several regions in the United States of America, with temperatures that range from 18°C (64°F) in December to 41°C (106°F) during the peak of July. We've based our full climate overview on data from Phoenix, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Arizona, the months of January, February, March and November bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 20°C (68°F) and 26°C (79°F).

The hottest season always takes place in June, July and August.

When it comes to rainfall, Arizona maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with August seeing 32 mm (1.3 in) and June receiving 1 mm (0.04 in). February, March, April, May, June, July, October and November marks the driest time of year, with rainfall falling below 18 mm (0.7 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for June, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore Arizona by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arizona - and find the best time to visit. (based on Sedona)

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Sedona Phoenix Scottsdale Tucson Kingman Sierra Vista
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Climate map of Arizona

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Sedona 12°C (54°F) 35°C (95°F) 0°C (32°F) 19°C (66°F) 351 mm (14 in)
Phoenix 19°C (66°F) 41°C (106°F) 6°C (43°F) 28°C (82°F) 174 mm (6.9 in) 3,867 hours
Scottsdale 18°C (64°F) 41°C (106°F) 5°C (41°F) 28°C (82°F) 193 mm (7.6 in) 3,852 hours
Tucson 18°C (64°F) 39°C (102°F) 4°C (39°F) 24°C (75°F) 279 mm (11 in) 3,806 hours
Kingman 13°C (55°F) 36°C (97°F) 0°C (32°F) 21°C (70°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Sierra Vista 16°C (61°F) 35°C (95°F) 1°C (34°F) 20°C (68°F) 361 mm (14 in)

Places in Arizona, the United States of America

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