Current Weather and Forecast in Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Scottsdale
Scottsdale has a semi-arid climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 106°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 43°. July brings the most rain, on about 5 days, while June is the sunniest, with 13.2 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 35 days.
Scottsdale climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Which month is wettest in Scottsdale?
July, at 1.8 inches (47 mm) over about 5 days. May is the driest month, at 3 mm (0.1 in).
When is Scottsdale at its hottest?
July, averaging 106°F (41°C) by day and 85°F (29°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 117°F (47°C).
Is there snow in Scottsdale?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Scottsdale shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Does it rain a lot in Scottsdale?
11.6 inches (294 mm) a year across 35 wet days - less than 93% of the cities we cover.
When is Scottsdale at its coldest?
January, with highs of 65°F (18°C) and lows near 43°F (6°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 28°F (-2°C).
What is the best month to go to Scottsdale?
The best time to visit Scottsdale is generally November to March, when temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 71°F (22°C), with rain on about 4 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.