Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Phoenix, Arizona, United States in May
Weather score96Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 13h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
4mm
Sun
13h
Weather score
96
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 4mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 13h 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
May34°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May4mm average rain
May 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
May13 hours average sun
May is brighter than Phoenix's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May96 weather score
May is one of Phoenix's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril to May and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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