Rio Rico weather
At 3:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 24°C (75°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM (8.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Rio Rico sits 1061 m (3,481 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 Rio Rico, Arizona, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- Chance of rain
- 17%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM (8.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, Oct–NovOff season Jul–Aug
About Rio Rico weather
Is it raining in Rio Rico right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 24° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM (8.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Rio Rico this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–24° and lows of 10–15°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Rio Rico lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Rio Rico?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Rio Rico weather by month
When is the best time to visit Rio Rico?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Rio Rico is Mar–May, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (61°F) in December to 36°C (97°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Rio Rico?
July is the wettest month, with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. May is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Rio Rico?
June is the warmest, with average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F).
Does Rio Rico have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 100 mm (3.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months