Sun City West weather
At 3:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 25°C (78°F). Real rain for 11 hours (56.7 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Oct–May. Sun City West sits 377 m (1,237 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 Sun City West, Arizona, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 53%
- Chance of rain
- 20%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 11 hours (56.7 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MayOff season Jun–Aug
About Sun City West weather
Is it raining in Sun City West right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 25° right now. Real rain for 11 hours (56.7 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Sun City West this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–26° and lows of 11–19°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Sun City West lately?
In the past 7 days, Sun City West had 1 rainy day and 1.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sun City West?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Sun City West weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sun City West?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sun City West 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 42°C (107°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Sun City West?
August is the wettest month, with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Sun City West?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 42°C (107°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F).
Does Sun City West have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 28 mm (1.1 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