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When to go · Scottsdale

Scottsdale in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; lavender blooms late Dec–Jan). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
17°C (63°F) / 7°C (45°F)
average high / low
Rain days
11
Crowds
Medium
Australia overall
Prices
Medium
Australia overall

Verdict

GoodAustralia month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; lavender blooms late Dec–Jan). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • ScottsdaleHighs around 17 °C (63 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 11 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Australia overall
Medium
Prices · Australia overall
Medium

Australia overall: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Scottsdale, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)

    Jan: 11 °C (52 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 11

    Jan: 8 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 2

October: Outside the best window (Nov–Apr; lavender blooms late Dec–Jan). Across Australia: Warm south, building heat in the north; the good compromise month before stinger season.

January: Inside Scottsdale's best window: Nov–Apr; lavender blooms late Dec–Jan.

Scottsdale: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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