Tucson weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Tucson in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Tucson sits at 32°13′N 110°58′W in United States, in North America. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Tucson weather — FAQ
Q01What is the ideal season to travel to Tucson?
What is the ideal season to travel to Tucson?
The best months to visit Tucson are February, March, April, November. October-November the saguaro shadows lengthen and Mt. Lemmon's Sky Island biozones let you drive from Sonoran desert to alpine fir in 45 minutes.
Q02When does Tucson reach its peak summer heat?
When does Tucson reach its peak summer heat?
June runs the highest averages in Tucson, with typical daytime highs of 39°C (101°F). June 42C afternoons before monsoon arrives; locals eat sonoran hot dogs at El Guero Canelo after sunset and swim at Rose Canyon Lake up on Mt. Lemmon at 8,000 feet.
Q03When is winter at its deepest in Tucson?
When is winter at its deepest in Tucson?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 18°C (65°F). January nights drop to 4C and citrus trees get frost blankets; locals hike Sabino Canyon in fleece and eat green corn tamales at Tucson Tamale Company.
Q04What is the wettest time of year in Tucson?
What is the wettest time of year in Tucson?
July typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 58mm on average. July-September monsoon rolls in as haboob dust walls followed by 30mm downpours; Rillito River wash floods and dry crossings become deadly within minutes.
Q05What kind of climate does Tucson have?
What kind of climate does Tucson have?
Tucson, United States has very hot summers, warm winters. Tucson is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy — the only one in the US — thanks to 4,000 years of continuous agriculture and Sonoran wheat brought by Padre Kino. The correct order at El Charro (America's oldest continuously operated Mexican restaurant) is carne seca dried on the roof. Locals distinguish Tucson (relaxed, Chicano-influenced, university town) from Phoenix (sprawl, corporate, hated) with genuine venom. The 'A' on Sentinel Peak is repainted white by U of A freshmen every August. Skip the Old Tucson movie set; go to Mission San Xavier del Bac 'the white dove of the desert.' You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.