Weather in May in Arizona
Are you planning a trip a to Arizona in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Arizona in May?
Arizona is a region in the United States of America. Arizona has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Greer at 17°C and very hot in Gila Bend at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Gila Bend and 2°C in Greer. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arizona, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Douglas with an average of 1.1 mm to low rainfall in Tusayan with 20 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Phoenix enjoys approximately 401 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Arizona climate page.
Where to go in Arizona in May





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Arizona?
Phoenix
In May Phoenix generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Scottsdale
In May Scottsdale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Tucson
In May Tucson generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kingman
In May Kingman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Sierra Vista
In May Sierra Vista generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Arizona, in the United States of America.
Is May the best time to visit Arizona?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Arizona with overall pleasant weather in Phoenix.
Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Phoenix. On the other hand, the weather in August tends to be poor.
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