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title: "Phoenix, USA"
description: "USA · airport PHX"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/phoenix"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇺🇸 Phoenix, USA

USA · airport PHX

## On the ground

- Safety: Normal security precautions
- Currency: US Dollar (USD)
- Phone code: +1
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/Ea4N5n](https://airalo.pxf.io/Ea4N5n)
- Taxi / ride-hailing: Uber, Lyft
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Phoenix](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Phoenix)

## Brief

- Try Phoenix specialties such as the Sonoran hot dog, tacos, prickly-pear products, and regional Mexican cuisine.
- October can still be exceptionally hot in Phoenix, so plan outdoor activities for early morning or evening and check conditions before hiking.

## Safety and health

- Phoenix is experiencing an unusually late spell of triple-digit heat. Carry water, limit strenuous midday activity, and seek shade or air conditioning if feeling unwell. ([abc15.com](https://www.abc15.com/weather/most-accurate-forecast-heat-peaks-today-before-big-changes-move-in))
- Avoid approaching bats and other wild mammals. Any bite, scratch, or possible bat contact requires urgent medical advice because rabies is almost always fatal after symptoms begin. Medical care in the United States can be very expensive, so comprehensive travel insurance is advisable. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/United_States))

## Recent News

- October 10: A Phoenix police officer shot an armed man at an apartment complex near 2nd Street and Sunland Avenue after police said he raised a firearm. The suspect later died; there were no outstanding suspects or reported officer injuries. ([yahoo.com](https://news.yahoo.com/articles/suspect-extremely-critical-condition-following-223526495.html))
- October 9-10: Police investigated a separate shooting near 27th Avenue and Van Buren Street in which one man was seriously injured. Visitors should exercise extra caution around the area, particularly at night. ([yahoo.com](https://news.yahoo.com/articles/man-seriously-injured-shooting-phoenix-200351261.html))
- October 6: Two men were killed in a shooting near 16th Street and McKinley Street. A temporary road closure affected 16th Street between Roosevelt Street and Washington Street, although police said there was no continuing threat to the public. ([azfamily.com](https://www.azfamily.com/2026/10/06/2-found-dead-central-phoenix/))
- Early October: Hot, dry conditions were forecast to keep Phoenix-area temperatures near or above 100°F, followed by a chance of rain and storms across the metro area. Monitor local weather alerts, especially when hiking or driving in desert areas. ([abc15.com](https://www.abc15.com/weather/most-accurate-forecast-heat-peaks-today-before-big-changes-move-in))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Phoenix is March to May and October to November, when warm or mild daytime conditions suit hiking and sightseeing. June to August brings extreme heat, while monsoon storms in July to September can include flash flooding, lightning, damaging winds and dust storms.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| February | OK | 16 | 8 | 9 |
| March | Great | 20 | 5 | 9 |
| April | Great | 22 | 2 | 11 |
| May | Great | 27 | 2 | 12 |
| June | OK | 32 | 3 | 12 |
| July | OK | 35 | 19 | 12 |
| August | OK | 34 | 13 | 12 |
| September | Great | 32 | 12 | 10 |
| October | Great | 26 | 18 | 8 |
| November | Great | 19 | 5 | 7 |
| December | OK | 13 | 10 | 7 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is sunny, around 5-20°C, with comfortable conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Frost is possible on occasional cold nights.
- **February (OK):** February is bright and mild, around 7-22°C. Daytime weather suits exploring outdoors, while evenings can feel chilly.
- **March (Great):** March is sunny and warm, around 10-26°C. Hiking and sightseeing are well suited to the daytime climate.
- **April (Great):** April is dry and warm, around 14-30°C. Morning and evening outings are comfortable, with substantial afternoon heat.
- **May (Great):** May is hot and dry, around 19-35°C. Early outdoor plans are practical, while afternoon temperatures can be intense.
- **June (OK):** June is extremely hot and dry, around 24-41°C. Severe daytime heat makes strenuous outdoor activities difficult.
- **July (OK):** July is exceptionally hot, around 27-42°C, with peak summer heat. Monsoon storms can bring intense rain, flash flooding, lightning, damaging winds and dust storms.
- **August (OK):** August is exceptionally hot, around 27-41°C, with peak summer heat. Monsoon storms can bring intense rain, flash flooding, lightning, damaging winds and dust storms.
- **September (Great):** September is hot, around 24-38°C, with monsoon thunderstorms capable of heavy rain, flash flooding, lightning, damaging winds and dust storms.
- **October (Great):** October is warm and generally dry, around 17-32°C. Morning and evening conditions suit hiking and sightseeing.
- **November (Great):** November is sunny and mild, around 10-25°C. Daytime weather supports hiking, sightseeing and other outdoor activities.
- **December (OK):** December is sunny and mild, around 6-20°C. Sightseeing is comfortable, with cool evenings and occasional frost possible.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 26 Oct 26 Oct | 29 | 14 | 0% |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 29 | 17 | 0% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 30 | 17 | 1% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 30 | 18 | 1% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 24 | 18 | 63% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 26 | 17 | 17% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 23 | 15 | 81% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

## Activities

- [Small-Group or Private Grand Canyon with Sedona Tour from Phoenix](https://www.viator.com/tours/Phoenix/Small-Group-Deluxe-Grand-Canyon-Day-Trip/d639-3002GCN?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 229 USD · 13–13 HOUR
- [Phoenix Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride with Bubbly + Breakfast](https://www.viator.com/tours/Phoenix/Phoenix-Hot-Air-Balloon-Ride/d639-5095HOT?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 239 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Guided Arizona Desert Tour by ATV - Centipede Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Phoenix/Arizona-Desert-Guided-Tour-by-ATV-2-Hours/d639-5354P9?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 107.74 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [Grand Canyon with Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon Van Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Phoenix/Grand-Canyon-Day-Tour-with-Sedona-and-Oak-Creek-Canyon/d639-7503P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 226 USD · 11–11 HOUR
- [Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV - Centipede Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Phoenix/Arizona-Desert-Guided-Tour-by-ATV-2-Hours/d639-5354P10?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 107.74 USD · 2–2 HOUR
- [Phoenix area Hot Air Balloon Ride on the Largest Balloon in USA](https://www.viator.com/tours/Phoenix/Sunrise-Hot-Air-Balloon-Ride-in-Phoenix-with-Breakfast/d639-50339P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 199 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Ancient Ruins Tour - Guided Arizona Desert Tour by UTV](https://www.viator.com/tours/Phoenix/Centipede-Tour-Guided-Arizona-Desert-Tour-by-UTV/d639-5354P23?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 150 USD · 3–3 HOUR
- [Phoenix Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise](https://www.viator.com/tours/Phoenix/Sunrise-Hot-Air-Balloon-Ride-from-Phoenix/d639-6746P3?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 209 USD · 4–4 HOUR
- [Arizona Desert Guided E-Bike Adventure](https://www.viator.com/tours/Phoenix/2-Hour-Arizona-Desert-Guided-E-Bike-Tour/d639-115248P1?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 145 USD
- [Small Group or Private Sedona and Native American Ruins Day Tour](https://www.viator.com/tours/Phoenix/Day-Tour-to-Sedona-Red-Rock-Country-and-Native-American-Ruins-from-Phoenix/d639-3002SEDONA?mcid=42383&pid=P00310321&medium=api&api_version=2.0) — from 179 USD · 11–11 HOUR

More on the HTML page: https://sorted.travel/places/phoenix#activities

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