Climate almanac

Phoenix

Arizona, United States · 33.45°, -112.07°

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What is the climate like in Phoenix?

The best time to visit Phoenix is typically September – June, with trip comfort peaking in April (8.8/10). Phoenix is warmest in July, when daily highs average 107°F (42°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 43°F (6°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is May; the year sees roughly 9.9 in (252 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitSeptember – June — comfort peaks in April (8.8/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 107°F (42°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 43°F (6°C)
  • Wettest monthAugust (1.3 in (33 mm))
  • Driest monthMay (0.1 in (3 mm))
  • Annual precipitation9.9 in (252 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromPhoenix AP, 7 km away (1933-2026)