When to go · Phoenix
Phoenix in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 19°C66°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Apr). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Weather in October
- PhoenixHighs around 32 °C, lows around 19 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 66 °F, rain on about 3 days
- Desert Southwest, United States · Las Vegas, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Death Valleybest weather
Spring and autumn are park season; June–August tops 40–45 °C in the low desert, and July–September monsoon storms bring flash floods in canyons.Spring and autumn are park season; June–August tops 104–113 °F in the low desert, and July–September monsoon storms bring flash floods in canyons.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen