¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ enjoys more than 330 sunny days each year, which means pool season runs year-round, hiking trails and golf courses are always open, and any time is a great time to visit. Check out our average monthly temperatures below, then scroll down to find out what each ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ season has in store for you!
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES BY MONTH
| MONTH | Average High (F/C) |
Average Low (F/C) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 69 / 21 | 39 / 4 |
| February | 73 / 23 | 42 / 6 |
| March | 78 / 26 | 46 / 8 |
| April | 86 / 30 | 52 / 11 |
| May | 95 / 35 | 60 / 16 |
| June | 103 / 39 | 68 / 20 |
| July | 105 / 41 | 75 / 24 |
| August | 103 / 39 | 75 / 25 |
| September | 100 / 38 | 68 / 20 |
| October | 89 / 32 | 56 / 13 |
| November | 78 / 26 | 45 / 7 |
| December | 68 / 20 | 38 / 3 |
AVERAGE SUNSET & SUNRISE TIMES BY MONTH
| MONTH | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 a.m. | 5:45 p.m. |
| February | 7:15 a.m. | 6:15 p.m. |
| March | 6:45 a.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| April | 6:00 a.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| May | 5:30 a.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| June | 5:15 a.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| July | 5:30 a.m. | 7:45 p.m. |
| August | 5:45 a.m. | 7:15 p.m. |
| September | 6:15 a.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
| October | 6:30 a.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| November | 7:00 a.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
| December | 7:30 a.m. | 5:15 p.m. |
SCOTTSDALE BY THE SEASON
WINTER (DEC. 1 - FEB. 15)
It’s true – you don’t have to shovel sunshine. Ever. While much of the country is dealing with snowmageddon, ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ is basking in sunshine and 72-degree (22C) days. We’re also exploring the desert on off-road adventures, playing golf in short sleeves, decking out our resorts in their holiday finest, and gearing up for popular special events Like the , and .
Here are the Top 10 Things to Do in ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ in Winter.
SPRING (FEB. 16 – APRIL 30)
Spring in ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ is all about celebrating the great outdoors. Take a wildflower hike or mountain bike ride in the . Cheer on your favorite team at a Spring Training baseball game at ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ Stadium or Salt River Fields. Relax over craft cocktails and light bites on one of Old Town’s sun-dappled restaurant patios. If you love being outside, this is your season to visit. So, grab your sunglasses and sunscreen and join the locals for another beautiful Sonoran Desert spring.
Here are the Top 10 Things to Do in ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ in Spring.
SUMMER (MAY 1 – SEPT. 15)
While it’s true that summer in ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ is triple-digit, fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk hot, there’s plenty to love about this sizzling season. For starters, hotel and resort rates take a dip – up to 60% off regular rates – so you can score major savings on your accommodations. With the money you save, you can enjoy a refreshing spa treatment, take a guided rafting trip on the Salt River or rent a poolside cabana stocked with chilled towels and frosty beverages. And that’s just the beginning of ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ’s summer fun.
Here are the Top 10 Things to Do in ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ in Summer.
FALL (SEPT. 16 – NOV. 30)
After spending a good part of the summer hermetically sealed in the air conditioning, ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ locals revel in fall’s cooler temperatures – and you will, too. Outdoor adventures, Saturday mornings at the , the and day trips to Sedona and Flagstaff for leaf peeping are just a few of our favorite fall pastimes.
Here are the Top 10 Things to Do in ¹ú²ú͵ÅÄ in Fall.
