Arizona’s weather is popularly categorized as hot and dry, but what most people outside the state don’t realize is that Arizona’s climate is actually quite varied.

While Central Arizonans are basking in mild weather with cool breezes in January, folks in Northern Arizona might be swooshing down the state’s ski slopes enjoying a cool winter day. And in the summer, Southern Arizonans could be sunbathing, while people in North-Central Arizona might slip on sweaters and enjoy the crisp night air.

No matter what time of year you visit Arizona, you’ll find beautiful, perfect weather somewhere. For complete information about Arizona’s weather, visit the National Weather Service.

Desert Climates

Desert climates are found in
Central and Southern
Arizona, including the metro areas
around Tucson and Phoenix.
The average elevation in
desert climates is 1200 feet.
Month Average Low/ Average High
January 41.2F/ 65.9F
February 44.7F/70.7F
March 48.8F/ 75.5F
April 55.3F/ 84.5F
May 63.9F/ 84.5F
June 72.9F/ 103.5F
July 81.0F/ 105.9F
August 79.2F/ 103.7F
September 72.8F/98.3F
October 60.8F/88.1F
November 48.9F/ 74.9F”
December 41.8F/ 66.2F/

Mountain Climates

Mountain climates are found primarily in Northern and North Central Arizona, including the Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon.
The average elevation in mountain climates is 7000 feet.
Month Average Low Average High
January 16F/43F
February 19F/46F
March 23F/ 50F
April 27FF/58F
May 34F/ 68F
June 41F/ 79
July 50F/ 82F
August 49F/ 80F
September 42F/ 74F
October 31F/ 63F
November 22F/ 51F
December 17F/44F