January to March. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.
Winter into early spring is called the peak and most sought-after time, with mild, sunny days; March is busiest.
4 of the 8 travel guides we read name these months.
Average high and low in Scottsdale, and days with rain
Best timeJanuaryChecking fares…Winter days are mild and sunny, in the 60s and low 70s.Phoenix area January highs average 67F with little rain and peak demand.
Best timeFebruaryChecking fares…The Phoenix Open golf tournament takes place in February.Spring Training starts in February in the Phoenix area.
Best timeMarchChecking fares…March is the busiest month in the Phoenix area, with Spring Training and spring break.Spring Training baseball and the wildflower bloom both draw visitors.
AprilChecking fares…April highs are around 88F in the Phoenix area, with wildflowers and fewer crowds than March.Spring brings desert wildflowers and warm air that stays comfortable.
MayChecking fares…May is warm but manageable, with highs near 97F in the Phoenix area, and pool season starting.Spring temperatures run into the 80s and low 90s.
JuneChecking fares…Heat arrives; summer highs reach 103 to 108F from June through August.Summer has better availability and fewer crowds.
JulyChecking fares…The monsoon season begins in July with dramatic storms and extreme heat.
AugustChecking fares…August is peak monsoon season with lightning storms.
SeptemberChecking fares…Heat eases and monsoons wind down in September.
OctoberChecking fares…October brings hiking back, with fall events and pleasant evenings.
NovemberChecking fares…Snowbirds return in November, with excellent hiking and cool evenings.
DecemberChecking fares…Winter in Scottsdale runs December to February with mid-60s to low 70s temperatures.Holiday light shows and markets, including Scottsdazzle, run in Old Town.Weather: Scottsdale averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.
Live fares from your airport. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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