Month guide · Phoenix · United States
Phoenix in October
What October is really like in Phoenix: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ted Eytan, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Heat eases and outdoor life returns, especially in the second half of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Phoenix: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with September (38°C (100°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 24°C (75°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:33
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
Autumn (October–November). Heat breaks through October, and November is warm, dry and ideal for hiking.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Arizona State Fair (usually October into early November)
- Phoenix Pride (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Midtown Phoenix
Phoenix Art Museum
The region's largest art museum covers American, Western, Asian, European and Latin American art and fashion design.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 19°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Phoenix?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–April are better overall. Compare every month.
Phoenix in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Phoenix?
It is a shoulder-season month. Heat eases and outdoor life returns, especially in the second half of the month.
+How warm is Phoenix in October?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phoenix in October?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.