Month guide · Phoenix · United States
Phoenix in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Phoenix. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 10.9 hours of daylight. Ideal weather and the busiest events calendar; book well ahead.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Phoenix: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 28 days. Compared with January (19°C (66°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 10.9 hours
Winter (December–February). Mild, sunny days and cold nights; peak season for golf, resorts and events, with high prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- WM Phoenix Open golf tournament (usually early February)
- Heard Museum World Championship Hoop Dance Contest (usually February)
- Cactus League spring training begins (usually late February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Zoo · Papago Park
Phoenix Zoo
A large, non-profit zoo in Papago Park with an Arizona Trail of native wildlife, an African savanna, orangutans and a children's area.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Experience · North Phoenix
Sunrise hot-air balloon flight
Book for early in your trip so there is time to rebook if wind cancels the flight.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours including transfers
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Museum · Midtown Phoenix
Heard Museum
Founded in 1929, the Heard is one of the leading museums of American Indian art, with galleries on the Native peoples of the Southwest, a large Hopi katsina doll collection and a moving exhibit on the boarding school era, set around courtyards with sculpture.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · North Phoenix
Musical Instrument Museum
Plan at least half a day; most visitors underestimate how long the geographic galleries take.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 9°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Phoenix?
One of the best months to visit Phoenix, with 3 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and November–January. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Phoenix?
It is one of the best months to visit Phoenix. Ideal weather and the busiest events calendar; book well ahead.
+How warm is Phoenix in February?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phoenix in February?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.