Early summer · Weather & things to do
Phoenix in June
Phoenix sees its driest month, with just less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain, highs of 107°F (42°C) and lows of 76°F (24°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 107°F (42°C)
- Avg low
- 76°F (24°C)
- Rain
- less than 0.1 in (3 mm)
- Humidity
- 15%
- Cloud cover
- 17%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What June feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 107°F (42°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 17°C (31°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Low humidity, around 15%, makes the air feel crisp and dry.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 17%.
Plan around June
June sits mid-table; the best months are November – April.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: July brings 1.3 in (33 mm).
- Longest days of the year, about 14 h 12 min of daylight.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 6°C (11°F) from May.
- Comfort slips from 66/100 in May to 60/100.
- Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Light, breathable clothes107°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 76°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Phoenix in June
Afternoons run hot (107°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Matt's Big Breakfast
Downtown diner known for thick bacon, griddle cakes and long weekend lines.
Why now A break from 107°F afternoons.
Musical Instrument Museum
Thousands of instruments from about 200 countries, with headphone audio at each display.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Pizzeria Bianco
Chris Bianco's wood-fired pizza in a 1929 brick building at Heritage Square.
Why now June scores 60/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Rusty Spur Saloon
Old Town Scottsdale saloon, open since 1951, with live country music.
Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright's desert home and studio, seen on guided tours.
Nearby in June
- Papago Park & Camelback in June~7 mi · highs 106°F, 0.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Sedona in June~100 mi · highs 93°F, 0.2 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Catalina Foothills in June~106 mi · highs 102°F, 0.3 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Downtown Tucson in June~106 mi · highs 103°F, 0.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Phoenix.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~494 m to Phoenix's ~331 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Phoenix in June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Phoenix?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are November – April, at up to 99. Expect highs of 107°F (42°C) and less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain. Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so June is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Phoenix in June?
Average highs are 107°F (42°C) and average lows 76°F (24°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Phoenix in June?
Not much: less than 0.1 in (3 mm) of rain falls across June on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.0 in (254 mm).
What should I pack for Phoenix in June?
Bring light, breathable clothes (107°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 76°F) and lip balm and moisturizer (dry air).
Planning Phoenix in June?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.