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Scottsdale
Visit in May — score 95/100 · avg high 104°F · 2 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40 | 52° | 77° | 29° | 8 | 32 | 10.0h | High | Average |
| February | 53 | 56° | 81° | 32° | 6 | 24 | 10.8h | High | Average |
| March | 65 | 62° | 89° | 38° | 6 | 24 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 91 | 70° | 98° | 44° | 1 | 5 | 12.8h | High | Average |
| May | 95 | 79° | 104° | 53° | 2 | 6 | 13.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 88 | 90° | 113° | 65° | 1 | 4 | 14.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 60 | 93° | 114° | 74° | 9 | 37 | 14.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 61 | 92° | 112° | 73° | 9 | 37 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 76 | 86° | 109° | 64° | 6 | 24 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 84 | 74° | 100° | 49° | 4 | 16 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 69 | 63° | 89° | 39° | 5 | 19 | 10.2h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 37 | 53° | 79° | 31° | 9 | 35 | 9.8h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 83/100
- High
- 97°F
- Low
- 45°F
- Rain days
- 3/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Scottsdale (March, April, May) brings average highs of 97°F and lows of 45°F, with about 3 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 83/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Summer
- Score
- 69/100
- High
- 113°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Scottsdale (June, July, August) brings average highs of 113°F and lows of 71°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 69/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 88/100.
Fall
- Score
- 76/100
- High
- 99°F
- Low
- 51°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Scottsdale (September, October, November) brings average highs of 99°F and lows of 51°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 76/100, with October being the strongest month of the season at 84/100.
Winter
- Score
- 43/100
- High
- 79°F
- Low
- 31°F
- Rain days
- 8/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Scottsdale (December, January, February) brings average highs of 79°F and lows of 31°F, with about 8 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 43/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 53/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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