When to go · Tucson
Tucson in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (37–39 °C (99–102 °F) days, monsoon storms), late May.Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (99–102 °F (37–39 °C) days, monsoon storms), late May.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (37–39 °C (99–102 °F) days, monsoon storms), late May.Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (99–102 °F (37–39 °C) days, monsoon storms), late May.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Tucson's best window: Nov–Mar (mild days, cold nights); Apr and Oct are shoulder.
- NovemberGreatInside Tucson's best window: Nov–Mar (mild days, cold nights); Apr and Oct are shoulder.
- DecemberGreatInside Tucson's best window: Nov–Mar (mild days, cold nights); Apr and Oct are shoulder.
- JanuaryGreatInside Tucson's best window: Nov–Mar (mild days, cold nights); Apr and Oct are shoulder.
Weather in August
- TucsonHighs around 37 °C (99 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 99 °F (37 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Tucson, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 37 °C (99 °F)99 °F (37 °C)
Jan: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 9
Jan: 4 (better)
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Low
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (37–39 °C days, monsoon storms), late May.
January: Inside Tucson's best window: Nov–Mar (mild days, cold nights); Apr and Oct are shoulder.
Tucson: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen