Phoenix Weather

Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, lies in the northern part of the Sonoran Desert and experiences an arid climate, with very high temperatures and little rainfall. Winters are temperate and mild, but summers see intense heat, often reaching highs of over 40C. The best time for a holiday in Phoenix is from September to April, when conditions are pleasant and warm.    

 

Phoenix experiences warm mild weather throughout the winter, with the coldest months of December and January still experiencing highs of 19C, and at least 8 hours of sunshine each day. Night-time can be cold, however, dropping to 4C during these months. Winters do not receive much rain, with a monthly average rainfall of 20mm from December to March. February sees daytime temperatures rise to 21C, with March experiencing highs of 24C and April rising to 29C. There's an abundance of sunshine all year-round, with Phoenix seeing 12 hours of sun during the spring season. By May the daytime highs have reached 34C and conditions have become very hot. The driest period in Phoenix occurs from April to June, when just a couple of millimetres fall each month. The sunniest months in Phoenix are May and June, when the city sees up to 14 hours of sunshine each day.   

 

Summers are often unbearably hot in Arizona, with Phoenix seeing highs of over 40C during July and August. Rainfall is still limited during the summer, and thunderstorms are common from July to September, as humid air arrives from the west. July also sees extremely high levels of humidity, and a slight increase in rain, with up to 22mm falling during the month. October experiences a decrease in temperature, dropping to 31C, with less humidity and up to 10 hours of sunshine each day.