Winter
Dec → Feb21 to 23°
nights 3 to 5°
- 3 rainy days · 26 mm
When is the best time to visit Scottsdale?
- Jan21°fair
- Feb23°recommended
- Mar27°recommended
- Apr31°recommended
- May35°fair
- Jun40°not recommended
- Jul41°not recommended
- Aug40°not recommended
- Sep38°fair
- Oct33°recommended
- Nov26°recommended
- Dec21°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Scottsdale, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 4° | 26 mm | 3 d | |
| February | 23° | 5° | 28 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| March | 27° | 8° | 24 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| April | 31° | 11° | 6 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| May | 35° | 15° | 5 mm | 1 d | |
| June | 40° | 19° | 2 mm | 0 d | |
| July | 41° | 24° | 25 mm | 3 d | |
| August | 40° | 24° | 33 mm | 3 d | |
| September | 38° | 21° | 18 mm | 2 d | |
| October | 33° | 14° | 16 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| November | 26° | 7° | 17 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| December | 21° | 3° | 24 mm | 3 d |
The four seasons in Scottsdale, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Tempe (ASU)) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May27 to 35°
nights 8 to 15°
- 2 rainy days · 12 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug40 to 41°
nights 19 to 24°
- 2 rainy days · 20 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov26 to 38°
nights 7 to 21°
- 2 rainy days · 17 mm
Book early for February to April and October to November
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Scottsdale, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h21 of daylight, in December 9h57, a difference of 4h24.
10h10Jan
10h57Feb
11h53Mar
12h58Apr
13h52May
14h21Jun
14h10Jul
13h23Aug
12h20Sep
11h17Oct
10h23Nov
9h57Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Tempe (ASU)" (33.43°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Scottsdale, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, November, December
- Long days: June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Fair21°4° at night
- 26 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Recommended23°5° at night
- 28 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended27°8° at night
- 24 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended31°11° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair35°15° at night
- 5 mm · 1 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended40°19° at night
- 2 mm · 0 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended41°24° at night
- 25 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended40°24° at night
- 33 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair38°21° at night
- 18 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended33°14° at night
- 16 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended26°7° at night
- 17 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair21°3° at night
- 24 mm · 3 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 4 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (26 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (28 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
March. 27 °C in the afternoon and 8 °C at night. Hardly any rain (24 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
April. 31 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). Busy season, without the crush.
May. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 15 °C at night. Hardly any rain (5 mm over 1 day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 40 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (2 mm over 0 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 41 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Hardly any rain (25 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 40 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Hardly any rain (33 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Hardly any rain (18 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 14 °C at night. Hardly any rain (16 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
November. 26 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C at night. Hardly any rain (17 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 3 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (24 mm over 3 days). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Scottsdale?
February to April and October to November: over these months, average highs range from 23 to 33 °C, with 2 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Tempe (ASU)).
Which month should you avoid in Scottsdale?
August: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 33 mm over 3 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Tempe (ASU)).
What is the hottest month in Scottsdale?
July, with 41 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Tempe (ASU)).
What is the coldest month in Scottsdale?
January, with 21 °C at best during the day and 4 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Tempe (ASU)).
What is the driest month in Scottsdale?
June: 2 mm over 0 days of rain, against 33 mm in August, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Scottsdale?
The gap between day and night reaches 21 °C in June: 40 °C in the afternoon, 19 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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