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When is the best time to visit Tucson?
In general the best time to visit Tucson is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +99°F in July and it has 8 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, August, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Tucson in different months
This is the average weather in Tucson for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +99°F during June.
In July, August, September the weather is average. Expect around 32 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 57 mm in August.
Climate in Tucson
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Tucson for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +84°F | +88°F | +93°F | +100°F | +106°F | +113°F | +113°F | +109°F | +109°F | +102°F | +93°F | +82°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +64°F | +68°F | +75°F | +82°F | +90°F | +99°F | +99°F | +97°F | +93°F | +84°F | +73°F | +64°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°F | +19°F | +28°F | +34°F | +45°F | +54°F | +63°F | +63°F | +54°F | +36°F | +27°F | +3°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 53 | 48 | 40 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 42 | 48 | 42 | 39 | 42 | 53 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 40 | 34 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 51 | 57 | 30 | 53 | 29 | 37 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Tucson during the whole year:
The hottest month in Tucson is July with average maximum temperature going up to +99°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +41°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Tucson looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Tucson is December with average humidity going up to 53%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 23%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Tucson during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 22 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 5 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 13 rainy days and 57 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tucson:
What is the hottest month in Tucson?
The hottest month in Tucson is July with average maximum temperature of +99°F.
What is the coldest month in Tucson?
The coldest month in Tucson is January with minimum temperatures of +41°F.
Is Tucson worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Tucson in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +99°F and 8 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Tucson?
if you're looking to visit Tucson when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, October, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being May with only 5 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Tucson
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tucson, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.