Month guide · Phoenix · United States
Phoenix in April
What April is really like in Phoenix: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Phoenix. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 16°C (61°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Warm to hot and dry, with cactus blooms; still pleasant for early hikes.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 16°C (61°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 7th-warmest month in Phoenix: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 16°C (61°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with March (25°C (77°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:58
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:59
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
Spring (March–May). Warm and sunny, with spring training and wildflowers in March; heat builds quickly through May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Phoenix, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Aquarium · Scottsdale
OdySea Aquarium
A large aquarium on Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community land in east Scottsdale, with sharks, sea lions, penguins and a rotating theatre that moves visitors between tanks.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Rainy day
Historic site · East Phoenix
Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park
Visit in the cooler months, as the outdoor trail has little shade; it is a few minutes from the airport.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Museum · Downtown Phoenix
Arizona Capitol Museum
The 1901 territorial capitol, with its copper dome topped by a Winged Victory weathervane, is now a free museum of Arizona history and government.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
Garden · Papago Park
Desert Botanical Garden
Visit at opening or in the evening in warmer months; in December, the luminaria nights light the paths with thousands of candle bags.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 16°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Phoenix?
It is one of the best months to visit Phoenix. Warm to hot and dry, with cactus blooms; still pleasant for early hikes.
+How warm is Phoenix in April?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 16°C (61°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phoenix in April?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.