When to go · Anthem
Anthem in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat, 40°C (104°F)+ afternoons).Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat, 104°F (40°C)+ afternoons).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat, 40°C (104°F)+ afternoons).Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (extreme heat, 104°F (40°C)+ afternoons).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- AnthemHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 6 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 Anthem, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 38 °C (100 °F)100 °F (38 °C)
Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Night low
Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 6
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–Sep (extreme heat, 40°C+ afternoons).
January: Inside Anthem's best window: Nov–Apr.
Anthem: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen