Tempe weather
At 2:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (77°F). Real rain for 15 hours (38.0 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Oct–May. Tempe sits 361 m (1,184 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 Tempe, Arizona, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 15 hours (38.0 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MayOff season Jun–Aug
About Tempe weather
Is it raining in Tempe right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Real rain for 15 hours (38.0 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Tempe this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–26° and lows of 12–20°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Tempe lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tempe?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Tempe weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tempe?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tempe 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 Tempe?
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 Tempe?
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 Tempe 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).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months