When is the best time to go to Tucson
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tucson, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Tucson
Tucson weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tucson are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 24mm | 9hrs | 11.2hrs |
The weather in January in Tucson is characteristically mild and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tucson.
January is in the winter in Tucson and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Tucson with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 20mm | 9.8hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Tucson is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tucson, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Tucson and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tucson with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 21mm | 10.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Tucson is characteristically mild and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tucson, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Tucson and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tucson with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 9mm | 12.6hrs | 13.8hrs |
Tucson's weather in April is typically warm and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tucson, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Tucson and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tucson with around 9mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 4mm | 13.7hrs | 14.7hrs |
May is a very dry month in Tucson and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tucson.
May is in the spring in Tucson and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tucson with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 5mm | 14hrs | 11.2hrs |
June in Tucson is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tucson.
June is in the summer in Tucson and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tucson with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 57mm | 11.8hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Tucson is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tucson for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Tucson and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 37°C (99°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tucson with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33°C | 54mm | 11.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Tucson is characteristically very hot and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tucson for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Tucson and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tucson with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 34mm | 11.3hrs | 13.8hrs |
Tucson's weather in September is typically hot and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tucson for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Tucson and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tucson with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 24mm | 10.6hrs | 14.7hrs |
October is a dry month in Tucson and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tucson, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Tucson and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tucson with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 18mm | 9.4hrs | 11.2hrs |
The climate in Tucson during November can be summarized as mild and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Tucson, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Tucson and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tucson with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 27mm | 8.6hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Tucson is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tucson.
December is in the winter in Tucson and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tucson with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Tucson weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 37.1°C 98.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | May | 4mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | May | 13.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 18°C 64.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 57mm 2.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24.4°C 75.9°F |
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