Phoenix & the Sonoran Desert
Saguaro cacti standing sentinel across a valley that turns properly hot the moment summer arrives, resort pools built for exactly that problem, and a sunset that does something different to the sky almost every single evening.
The best time to visit Phoenix & the Sonoran Desert is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (85°F). Local time there is 22:19 (UTC-7).
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The year at a glance
January · high 65°F · rain 1.1in · 10.2h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C65°F | 27mm1.1in | 10.2h10.2h | in the recommended window |
| February | 20°C67°F | 32mm1.3in | 10.9h10.9h | in the recommended window |
| March | 24°C74°F | 40mm1.6in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 31°C87°F | 2mm0.1in | 13.0h13.0h | in the recommended window |
| May | 35°C94°F | 1mm0.0in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| June | 40°C104°F | 2mm0.1in | 14.4h14.4h | |
| July | 41°C107°F | 73mm2.9in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| August | 40°C105°F | 44mm1.7in | 13.4h13.4h | |
| September | 38°C100°F | 32mm1.3in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 32°C89°F | 8mm0.3in | 11.3h11.3h | |
| November | 25°C77°F | 20mm0.8in | 10.4h10.4h | in the recommended window |
| December | 19°C65°F | 51mm2.0in | 9.9h9.9h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- USD · United States dollar
- Language
- English
- Driving
- on the right
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When is the best time to visit Phoenix & the Sonoran Desert?
The best time to visit Phoenix & the Sonoran Desert is Nov–Apr, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (85°F).
How warm does Phoenix & the Sonoran Desert get?
Typical daytime highs in Phoenix & the Sonoran Desert are Mar–May 30°C (85°F), Jun–Aug 41°C (105°F), Sep–Nov 31°C (89°F), Dec–Feb 19°C (66°F).
Is Phoenix & the Sonoran Desert expensive?
On the ground, Phoenix & the Sonoran Desert is mid-range.
What sort of trip is Phoenix & the Sonoran Desert good for?
Phoenix & the Sonoran Desert is good for sunshine and salt water, landscape doing the heavy lifting, an unhurried pace, moving about and doing things.