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Why visit Scottsdale?

Scottsdale is a city in the Sonoran Desert next to Phoenix, Arizona, known for its golf courses, spa resorts, Western heritage and art galleries. Its sunny winters make it a popular escape from colder parts of North America.

Old Town Scottsdale has Western-themed shops, galleries, restaurants and nightlife, and the Scottsdale Arts District holds the Thursday-evening ArtWalk. Visit Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home and architecture school, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hike in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve or up Camelback Mountain for desert views and giant saguaro cacti. Hot-air balloon flights, jeep tours and horseback rides explore the desert. Golf is a major attraction, with famous courses such as TPC Scottsdale. Spring training baseball draws crowds in February and March. Summer temperatures are extremely high, so plan outdoor activities for early morning.

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When to go to Scottsdale

The best months for Scottsdale are January, February, March, April, November and December. Highs then range from 19°C to 32°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is expensive.

Jan
19°
low 6°
6 wet days
Feb
22°
low 8°
3 wet days
Mar
24°
low 10°
6 wet days
Apr
32°
low 16°
0 wet days
May
35°
low 20°
0 wet days
Jun
40°
low 26°
1 wet day
Jul
41°
low 29°
6 wet days
Aug
39°
low 28°
8 wet days
Sep
38°
low 25°
4 wet days
Oct
32°
low 18°
1 wet day
Nov
25°
low 12°
1 wet day
Dec
19°
low 8°
7 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Scottsdale, Arizona. Source: Open-Meteo.

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When is the best time to visit Scottsdale?

The best months for Scottsdale are January, February, March, April, November and December. Highs then range from 19°C to 32°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is expensive.

What is the weather like in Scottsdale?

July is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 41°C. January is the coolest, around 19°C by day and 6°C at night. August is the wettest, with about 8 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Scottsdale known for?

Scottsdale is best known for desert scenery, luxury, wellness and nature. The things people come for: Old Town Scottsdale, Taliesin West, Camelback Mountain, desert golf.

Who is Scottsdale best suited to?

Scottsdale works particularly well for couples, groups of friends and families. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Scottsdale?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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