What is the weather like in Phoenix vs Tucson in August?

In August, Phoenix averages 41°C high / 29°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Tucson averages 38°C high / 25°C low with about 47 mm.

Phoenix vs Tucson in August

Tucson is the better pick in August — 48 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tucson is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Phoenix is sweltering, dry.

Phoenix vs Tucson — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Phoenix	🇺🇸 Tucson
Comfort score	34/100 (F)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	43°C	40°C
Avg high / low	41° / 29°	38° / 25°
Rainfall	23 mm	47 mm
Rainy days	4	7
Humidity	35%	44%
Air quality (AQI)	52	40

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Phoenix 🇺🇸 United Statessweltering, dry · best March34
Tucson 🇺🇸 United Statessweltering, a little rain, clean air · best March48

Phoenix vs Tucson in August — FAQ

Is August better in Phoenix or Tucson?: Tucson is the better pick in August — 48 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Tucson is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Phoenix is sweltering, dry.
What is the weather like in Phoenix vs Tucson in August?: In August, Phoenix averages 41°C high / 29°C low with about 23 mm of rain; Tucson averages 38°C high / 25°C low with about 47 mm.