Month guide · Phoenix · United States
Phoenix in June
What June is really like in Phoenix: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: w_lemay, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
June is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 40°C (104°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 14.4 hours of daylight. Extremely hot and dry; hike only at dawn and spend afternoons indoors or in the pool.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 40°C (104°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Phoenix: days average 40°C (104°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with May (35°C (95°F)), June is warmer; by July highs stay near 41°C (106°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:18
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:39
- Daylight
- About 14.4 hours
Summer (June–September). Extreme heat, monsoon storms and dust storms; best for discounted resort pool stays and early-morning activities only.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 1 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
- Monsoon season officially begins (15 June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Arcadia
Camelback Mountain
The city's signature hike climbs the 'hump' of Camelback Mountain, whose summit stands about 820 metres above sea level.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
Nature · Phoenix Mountains Preserve
Piestewa Peak
Go at sunrise on a weekday; parking at the main trailhead fills early on weekends.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Active
- Outdoors
Park · South Phoenix
South Mountain Park and Preserve
One of the largest city parks in the country, covering about 6,500 hectares of desert ridges with more than 80 km of trails.
- Time needed
- 2–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- History
- After dark
Park · Papago Park
Papago Park and Hole-in-the-Rock
Combine an early-evening climb to Hole-in-the-Rock with dinner nearby after a day at the zoo or Desert Botanical Garden.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 40°C, lows near 26°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Phoenix?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Phoenix?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Extremely hot and dry; hike only at dawn and spend afternoons indoors or in the pool.
+How warm is Phoenix in June?
Average highs are around 40°C (104°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phoenix in June?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.