Best Time to Visit Tucson
The best time to visit Tucson is October to April.
Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.
The year at a glance
Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.
Averages 11°C (52°F) with 33 mm of rain over the month.
7 of 12 months are a best time to visit.
Quick answer
Visit Tucson in October to April for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $139, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →
- Best time: the months named above
- Good: either side of the best months
- Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals
Month-by-month guide
January
Best timeCool, some rain. Averages 11°C (52°F) with 33 mm of rain over the month.
February
Best timeCool, dry. Averages 13°C (56°F) with 24 mm of rain over the month.
March
Best timeMild, dry. Averages 17°C (63°F) with 16 mm of rain over the month.
April
Best timeWarm, dry. Averages 22°C (71°F) with 3 mm of rain over the month.
May
GoodWarm, dry. Averages 25°C (78°F) with 4 mm of rain over the month.
June
Off-peakVery hot, dry. Averages 31°C (88°F) with 8 mm of rain over the month.
July
Off-peakVery hot, some rain. Averages 32°C (89°F) with 58 mm of rain over the month.
August
Off-peakVery hot, some rain. Averages 30°C (87°F) with 47 mm of rain over the month.
September
GoodHot, some rain. Averages 28°C (82°F) with 58 mm of rain over the month.
October
Best timeWarm, dry. Averages 23°C (73°F) with 21 mm of rain over the month.
November
Best timeMild, dry. Averages 17°C (62°F) with 17 mm of rain over the month.
December
Best timeCool, some rain. Averages 12°C (53°F) with 40 mm of rain over the month.
What the weather actually does in Tucson
Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.
Tucson is warmest in July (32°C / 89°F) and coolest in January (11°C / 52°F). July is the wettest month at 58 mm of rain, and April the driest at 3 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are February, March, April, May, September, October and November.
| Month | Avg temp | Rain | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C 52°F | 33 mm | |
| Feb | 13°C 56°F | 24 mm | |
| Mar | 17°C 63°F | 16 mm | |
| Apr | 22°C 71°F | 3 mm | |
| May | 25°C 78°F | 4 mm | |
| Jun | 31°C 88°F | 8 mm | |
| Jul | 32°C 89°F | 58 mm | |
| Aug | 30°C 87°F | 47 mm | |
| Sep | 28°C 82°F | 58 mm | |
| Oct | 23°C 73°F | 21 mm | |
| Nov | 17°C 62°F | 17 mm | |
| Dec | 12°C 53°F | 40 mm |
Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).
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