Month guide · Phoenix · United States
Phoenix in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Phoenix. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny and busy with spring training and spring break; desert wildflowers bloom after wet winters.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Phoenix: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (22°C (72°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:39
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:36
- Daylight
- About 11.9 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, March rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Cactus League spring training games (through March)
- Arizona Renaissance Festival (weekends, usually February to March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · Scottsdale
Taliesin West
Choose a morning tour for the best light on the stone and canvas, and the clearest views across the Valley.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Architecture
- History
- Couples
Neighbourhood · Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale
A compact district of Western-themed shops, art galleries and restaurants along Main Street and Marshall Way, with the Scottsdale Museum of the West and a weekly Thursday-evening ArtWalk when galleries stay open late.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Art
- Free
- After dark
Street · Roosevelt Row
Roosevelt Row arts district
Visit on the first Friday of the month for the art walk, or on a cooler morning for mural photos.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Art
- Free
- Photo spot
- After dark
Historic site · Downtown Phoenix
Heritage Square
A shaded block of late-19th-century houses from the original Phoenix townsite, including the restored 1895 Rosson House, a Victorian mansion with guided tours.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Food
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 12°C and 4 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Phoenix?
One of the best months to visit Phoenix, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are April and November–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Phoenix?
It is one of the best months to visit Phoenix. Warm, sunny and busy with spring training and spring break; desert wildflowers bloom after wet winters.
+How warm is Phoenix in March?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phoenix in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.