When to go · Payson
Payson, month by month
The best months for Payson: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.10 °C (50 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 5 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).13 °C (55 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 5 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Payson's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 6 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Payson's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.23 °C (73 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Payson's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.28 °C (82 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (monsoon storms).38 °C (100 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days100 °F (38 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Sep (monsoon storms).37 °C (99 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days99 °F (37 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Payson's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 7 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Payson's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C (79 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.18 °C (64 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 4 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.11 °C (52 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 5 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Payson, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Night low
Mar: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Apr: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6
Apr: 5 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside Payson's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
April: Inside Payson's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Payson: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.