Arizona Homes and Land Group, HomeSmart®

Arizona’s weather is popularly categorized as hot and dry, but what most people outside the state don’t realize is that Arizona’s climate is actually quite varied.

While Central Arizonans are basking in mild weather with cool breezes in January, folks in Northern Arizona might be swooshing down the state’s ski slopes enjoying a cool winter day. And in the summer, Southern Arizonans could be sunbathing, while people in North-Central Arizona might slip on sweaters and enjoy the crisp night air.

No matter what time of year you visit Arizona, you’ll find beautiful, perfect weather somewhere.

For complete information about Arizona’s weather, visit the National Weather Service.

Average Temperatures and Rainfall

DESERT - (Average Elevation 1200 Feet) 
   
Low Average
High Average
Rainfall
   
Jan                 41.2F/5.1C    65.9F/18.8C    0.6"
Feb                44.7F/7C       70.7F/21.5C    0.7"
Mar                48.8F/9.3C    75.5F/24.2C    0.9"
Apr                55.3F/12.9C   84.5F/29.2C    0.22"
May               63.9F/17.7C   93.6F/34.2C    0.1"
Jun                72.9F/22.7C  103.5F/39.7C   0.1"
Jul                 81.0F/27.2C  105.9F/41.1C   0.9"
Aug               79.2F/26.2C  103.7F/39.8C   1.0"
Sep               82.8F/22.6C    98.3F/36.8C   0.86"
Oct                60.8F/16C      88.1F/31.2C    0.7"
Nov               48.9F/9.4C     74.9F/23.8C    0.7"
Dec               41.8F/5.4C     66.2F/19C       1.0"

MOUNTAIN - (Average Elevation 7000 Feet) 
   
Low Average
High Average
Rainfall
   
Jan                16F/-8.8C    43F/6.1C         2.18"
Feb                19F/-7.2C    46F/7.8C         2.56"
Mar                23F/-5C       50F/10C         2.63"
Apr                27F/-2.8C    58F/14.4C       1.29"
May               34F/1.1C     68F/20C          0.8"
Jun                41F/5C        79F/26.1C       0.43"
Jul                 50F/10C      82F/27.8C       2.4"
Aug               49F/9.4C     80F/26.7C       2.89"
Sep               42F/5.6C     74F/23.3C       2.12"
Oct                31F/-0.5C   63F/17.2C        1.93"
Nov               22F/-5.5C    51F/10.6C       1.86"
Dec               17F/-8.3C   44F/6.6C          1.83"

Source: Arizona Department of Tourism