Best time to visit Scottsdale
The best months to visit Scottsdale are November, February and March, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
November, February and March score best for Scottsdale weather:
- February19° / 6°CPrime outdoor month as spring-training demand begins to build.
- March23° / 8°CSpring training, wildflowers, golf, and patios make March one of the busiest months.
- November23° / 9°CComfortable weather for trailheads, Old Town, and resort weekends.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Scottsdale weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° | 4° | 45 | 6 | 10h |
| FebruaryBest weather | 19° | 6° | 50 | 6 | 11h |
| MarchBest weather | 23° | 8° | 34 | 6 | 12h |
| April | 27° | 12° | 12 | 3 | 13h |
| May | 32° | 17° | 5 | 2 | 14h |
| June | 38° | 23° | 3 | 2 | 14h |
| July | 39° | 27° | 27 | 11 | 14h |
| August | 38° | 26° | 27 | 12 | 14h |
| September | 35° | 22° | 31 | 7 | 13h |
| October | 29° | 15° | 26 | 5 | 12h |
| NovemberBest weather | 23° | 9° | 25 | 4 | 11h |
| December | 17° | 4° | 40 | 7 | 10h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Scottsdale month by month
January
Scottsdale in January: 17.8°C high, 4.3°C low, 45.1mm rain over 6 days, 10.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
FebruaryBest weather
Scottsdale in February: 19°C high, 5.5°C low, 49.6mm rain over 6 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
MarchBest weather
Scottsdale in March: 22.9°C high, 8.4°C low, 33.5mm rain over 6 days, 11.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
April
Scottsdale in April: 26.9°C high, 12.1°C low, 12.2mm rain over 3 days, 12.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
May
Scottsdale in May: 32°C high, 17.3°C low, 5.2mm rain over 2 days, 13.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
June
Scottsdale in June: 37.7°C high, 22.8°C low, 2.7mm rain over 2 days, 14.3h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
July
Scottsdale in July: 38.8°C high, 26.7°C low, 26.7mm rain over 11 days, 14.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
August
Scottsdale in August: 37.8°C high, 26°C low, 27mm rain over 12 days, 13.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
September
Scottsdale in September: 35.2°C high, 22°C low, 30.9mm rain over 7 days, 12.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
October
Scottsdale in October: 29°C high, 14.7°C low, 25.9mm rain over 5 days, 11.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
NovemberBest weather
Scottsdale in November: 22.7°C high, 8.5°C low, 25mm rain over 4 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
December
Scottsdale in December: 17.2°C high, 4.3°C low, 39.7mm rain over 7 days, 10.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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