Our verdict
The best time to visit Tucson is November
In the height of summer, temperatures in Tucson can reach a maximum of 37℃ (99℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around December-time, can get down to a minimum of 3℃ (38℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Tucson when the days are longest, you should visit in August. The wet season in Tucson usually falls during the months surrounding July each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
By the time you finish reading below, you’ll know everything you need to know about the best time to travel to Tucson. Once you’re ready, we’ve even provided all the tools you’ll ever need to help you book your travel!
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Tucson seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Tucson as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Tucson is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Tucson
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Tucson for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Tucson climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Tucson for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Tucson in January
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 42%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in January, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Tucson in February
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average humidity: 40%
- Average sunny days: 23 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in February, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Tucson in March
- Average temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 29%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 13mm (1") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in March, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Tucson in April
- Average temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 23%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 4mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Tucson in May
- Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 21%
- Average sunny days: 29 days
- Average rainfall: 2mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Tucson in June
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average humidity: 20%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 3mm (0") over 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.
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Tucson in July
- Average temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (94℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 38%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 37mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Tucson in August
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 40%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Tucson in September
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 39%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
Tucson in October
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 35%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Tucson in November
- Average temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average humidity: 37%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in November, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Tucson in December
- Average temperature: 10℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 45%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Tucson in December, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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