Tempe, AZ Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Tempe get?

Tempe gets 8.8 in of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 34 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 91% of the US.

August is the wettest month, with 1.3 in. June is the driest, with 0.1 in. February has the most rainy days, about 5.

The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 59 days, to June 20, 2024.

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Tempe weather by month

Tempe weather in January

In January, Tempe averages a high of 70°F and a low of 41°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. The January record high is 87°F (1971) and the record low is 18°F (2013). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Tempe weather in February

In February, Tempe averages a high of 73°F and a low of 43°F. It gets 1.1 in of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The February record high is 94°F (2026) and the record low is 21°F (2011). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Tempe weather in March

In March, Tempe averages a high of 80°F and a low of 48°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. The March record high is 105°F (2026) and the record low is 24°F (1971). March is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Tempe weather in April

In April, Tempe averages a high of 86°F and a low of 54°F. It gets 0.2 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 82% of daylight hours. The April record high is 105°F (1989) and the record low is 30°F (1977).

Tempe weather in May

In May, Tempe averages a high of 94°F and a low of 62°F. It gets 0.2 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 88% of daylight hours. The May record high is 112°F (1974) and the record low is 35°F (1975).

Tempe weather in June

In June, Tempe averages a high of 103°F and a low of 70°F. It gets 0.1 in of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The June record high is 119°F (1970) and the record low is 45°F (1971).

Tempe weather in July

In July, Tempe averages a high of 105°F and a low of 78°F. It gets 1.0 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. The July record high is 118°F (1970) and the record low is 58°F (1978).

Tempe weather in August

In August, Tempe averages a high of 104°F and a low of 77°F. It gets 1.3 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The August record high is 119°F (1972) and the record low is 54°F (1978).

Tempe weather in September

In September, Tempe averages a high of 100°F and a low of 71°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The September record high is 115°F (2024) and the record low is 47°F (1978).

Tempe weather in October

In October, Tempe averages a high of 90°F and a low of 59°F. It gets 0.6 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 83% of daylight hours. The October record high is 112°F (2024) and the record low is 26°F (1971).

Tempe weather in November

In November, Tempe averages a high of 78°F and a low of 47°F. It gets 0.7 in of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. The November record high is 98°F (2020) and the record low is 26°F (1979). November is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Tempe weather in December

In December, Tempe averages a high of 69°F and a low of 40°F. It gets 0.9 in of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 65% of daylight hours. The December record high is 88°F (2017) and the record low is 22°F (1993). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Tempe

May is the sunniest month in Tempe, with sunshine about 88% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 59%. Over the year the sun shines about 72% of daylight hours. Tempe is sunnier than 99% of the US.

Humidity peaks in January at 47% and is lowest in May at 14%.

Tempe has about 164 days a year above 90°F. Tempe is hotter than 99% of the US.

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First and last freeze in Tempe

The first fall freeze in Tempe typically comes around December 5, and the last spring freeze around February 9. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 299 days.

Tempe weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Tempe station is 119°F, on June 26, 1970. The coldest is 18°F, on January 13, 2013.

The wettest day on record brought 3.1 in of rain, on September 8, 2014.

40 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.7°F per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Tempe

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 74°F.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 71°F and lows near 41°F.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 87°F and lows near 55°F.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 104°F and lows near 75°F.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 59°F.

Tempe climate questions

How much rain does Tempe get?

Tempe gets 8.8 in of precipitation in an average year, over about 34 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Tempe?

August is the wettest month in Tempe, with 1.3 in. June is the driest, with 0.1 in.

How many rainy days does Tempe have a year?

Tempe has about 34 days with measurable rain in an average year. February has the most, about 5.

What is the hottest month in Tempe?

July is the warmest month in Tempe, with an average high of 105°F.

What is the coldest month in Tempe?

December is the coldest month in Tempe, with an average low of 40°F.

What is the record high temperature in Tempe?

The record high at the Tempe station is 119°F, set on June 26, 1970. The record low is 18°F, on January 13, 2013.

What is the sunniest month in Tempe?

May is the sunniest month in Tempe, with sunshine about 88% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Tempe?

The first fall freeze in Tempe typically comes around December 5. The last spring freeze is around February 9.

What is the best time to visit Tempe?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to March and November to December, when daytime highs sit near 74°F.