Tucson weather
At 2:00 PM local time it was drizzle and 22°C (71°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (23.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Tucson sits 758 m (2,487 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 Tucson, Arizona, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 30%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (23.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–May, Sep–NovOff season Jul–Aug, Dec–Jan
About Tucson weather
Is it raining in Tucson right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 22° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (23.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Tucson this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–25° and lows of 12–19°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Tucson lately?
In the past 7 days, Tucson had 1 rainy day and 1.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tucson?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Tucson weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tucson?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tucson is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 15°C (58°F) in December to 36°C (97°F) in June.
What is the rainiest month in Tucson?
July is the wettest month, with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain on average. May is the driest, with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Tucson?
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 15°C (58°F) and lows of 0°C (33°F).
Does Tucson have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 82 mm (3.2 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