Hot
Average highs reach 40°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Phoenix, Arizona, United States in August
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 40°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 12h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
40°C
Rain
29mm
Sun
12h
Weather score
63
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 12h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Phoenix, Arizona, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August40°C average high
August is one of Phoenix's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August29mm average rain
August is close to Phoenix's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August12 hours average sun
August sits close to Phoenix's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August63 weather score
August scores below Phoenix's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril to May and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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