Saguaro National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
AZSouthwest2,700 ft
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedMarch - May, September - November
Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures for hiking.
AvoidJune - August (extreme heat, especially at lower elevations)
Tip: If visiting in summer, start hikes at dawn and seek shade by midday.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Tucson, AZ, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 101°F / Low: 74°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 66°F / Low: 38°F
Jan
67°/ 38°
💧 5.9"
❄️ 1.6"
Feb
70°/ 41°
💧 5.8"
❄️ 0.5"
Mar
75°/ 45°
💧 5.7"
❄️ 2.8"
Apr
83°/ 51°
💧 4.9"
May
92°/ 59°
💧 3.0"
Jun
101°/ 68°
💧 4.2"
Jul
101°/ 74°
💧 6.4"
Aug
99°/ 73°
💧 6.8"
Sep
96°/ 68°
💧 7.0"
Oct
86°/ 56°
💧 7.3"
Nov
75°/ 44°
💧 6.6"
Dec
66°/ 38°
💧 6.2"
❄️ 2.4"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Tucson, AZ. Expect ~9°F cooler at elevation.
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Official NPS Websitenps.gov/sagu
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