Phoenix weather
At 2:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 26°C (79°F). Real rain for 9 hours (22.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Oct–May. Phoenix sits 333 m (1,093 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Phoenix, Arizona, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 7%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 9 hours (22.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MayOff season Jun–Aug
About Phoenix weather
Is it raining in Phoenix right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 26° right now. Real rain for 9 hours (22.5 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Phoenix this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–26° and lows of 11–21°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Phoenix lately?
In the past 7 days, Phoenix had 1 rainy day and 1.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Phoenix?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Phoenix weather by month
When is the best time to visit Phoenix?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Phoenix is Oct–May, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in December to 41°C (105°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Phoenix?
January is the wettest month, with about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Phoenix?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 41°C (105°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 4°C (40°F).
Does Phoenix have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 33 mm (1.3 in).
Phoenix weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months