Winter
Dec → Feb18 to 21°
nights 5 to 7°
- 3 rainy days · 22 mm
When is the best time to visit Tucson?
- Jan19°fair
- Feb21°recommended
- Mar24°recommended
- Apr28°recommended
- May33°fair
- Jun38°not recommended
- Jul38°not recommended
- Aug37°not recommended
- Sep35°fair
- Oct30°recommended
- Nov24°recommended
- Dec18°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Tucson, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 6° | 22 mm | 3 d | |
| February | 21° | 7° | 21 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| March | 24° | 10° | 14 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| April | 28° | 13° | 8 mm | 1 d | ✓ |
| May | 33° | 18° | 4 mm | 1 d | |
| June | 38° | 23° | 7 mm | 1 d | |
| July | 38° | 25° | 52 mm | 6 d | |
| August | 37° | 25° | 67 mm | 7 d | |
| September | 35° | 22° | 43 mm | 3 d | |
| October | 30° | 16° | 15 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| November | 24° | 10° | 16 mm | 2 d | ✓ |
| December | 18° | 5° | 23 mm | 3 d |
The four seasons in Tucson, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Tucson) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May24 to 33°
nights 10 to 18°
- 2 rainy days · 9 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug37 to 38°
nights 23 to 25°
- 5 rainy days · 42 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov24 to 35°
nights 10 to 22°
- 2 rainy days · 25 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 Tucson, 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 14h15 of daylight, in December 10h03, a difference of 4h12.
10h15Jan
11hFeb
11h54Mar
12h56Apr
13h48May
14h15Jun
14h04Jul
13h19Aug
12h19Sep
11h19Oct
10h27Nov
10h03Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Tucson" (32.23°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Tucson, 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, October, 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
Fair19°6° at night
- 22 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Recommended21°7° at night
- 21 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended24°10° at night
- 14 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
April
Recommended28°13° at night
- 8 mm · 1 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Fair33°18° at night
- 4 mm · 1 d
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended38°23° at night
- 7 mm · 1 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended38°25° at night
- 52 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended37°25° at night
- 67 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
September
Fair35°22° at night
- 43 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
October
Recommended30°16° at night
- 15 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended24°10° at night
- 16 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair18°5° at night
- 23 mm · 3 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (22 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Mild, 21 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (21 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
March. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (14 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
April. 28 °C in the afternoon and 13 °C at night. Hardly any rain (8 mm over 1 day). Busy season, without the crush.
May. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 18 °C at night. Hardly any rain (4 mm over 1 day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 1 day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Rain stays light: 52 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 37 °C at the warmest of the day, 25 °C at night. Rain stays light: 67 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 22 °C at night. Hardly any rain (43 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 30 °C in the afternoon and 16 °C at night. Hardly any rain (15 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 24 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (16 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
December. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (23 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 Tucson?
February to April and October to November: over these months, average highs range from 21 to 30 °C, with 2 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Tucson).
Which month should you avoid in Tucson?
August: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 67 mm over 7 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Tucson).
What is the hottest month in Tucson?
June, with 38 °C on average in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Tucson).
What is the coldest month in Tucson?
December, with 18 °C at best during the day and 5 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Tucson).
What is the driest month in Tucson?
May: 4 mm over 1 day of rain, against 67 mm in August, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Tucson?
The gap between day and night reaches 15 °C in April: 28 °C in the afternoon, 13 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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