Phoenix weather in August
Long-run climate averages for Phoenix, AZ in August, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In August, Phoenix averages 106°F by day and 84°F at night. The wettest month is usually January.
August in Phoenix averages a daytime high of 106°F and an overnight low of 84°F, which reads as hot for this part of the world. It is among the three warmest months of the year here. Across the whole year Phoenix sees roughly 8 inches of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live Phoenix forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Phoenix weather by month
what to expect in Phoenix through the yearHere is Phoenix's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Phoenix by season.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Phoenix, scoring 94/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the American at 73. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .