Best Time to Visit Tucson, Arizona, USA
Tucson is at its sunniest and driest in March–November.
The best time to visit Tucson for sunny, dry weather is March–June and September–November — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November and January–June; the wetter half falls in July–October and December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.3°C / 52.3°F in January to 30.6°C / 87.1°F in July, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in (May) to 59 mm / 2.3 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tucson, Arizona, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Tucson's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 15.4°C59.7°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 19.2°C66.6°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 24.1°C75.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 29.4°C84.9°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 27.5°C81.5°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 21.7°C71.1°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 15.2°C59.4°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tucson?
The best time to visit Tucson for sunny, dry weather is March, April, May, June, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 30.6°C / 87.1°F, and the driest is May with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Tucson's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Tucson?
The rainy season at Tucson, Arizona runs through July–October and December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 26 mm / 1 in. The wettest single month is August (59 mm / 2.3 in).
What is the driest month in Tucson?
The driest month in Tucson is May, averaging about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.1°C / 75.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Tucson?
The least comfortable months for travel to Tucson — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 59 mm / 2.3 in in August, and the coldest month averages 11.3°C / 52.3°F.
Is Tucson climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Tucson figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Tucson specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.