City break

Scottsdale, Arizona weather in September

Temperature, rain and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

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Holiday weather in September

Fair

Best time to visit: November – April

What is the weather like in Scottsdale, Arizona in September?

In September, Scottsdale, Arizona is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Scottsdale, Arizona.

September compared

How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.

AugustAugSeptemberSepOctoberOct
Score495077
Day39°37°31°
Night27°23°16°
Sun10 h9 h9 h
Rain days432

More details for September

Daylight
12 h 26 min06:10 – 18:36
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
21 %on averageAll months
Hot days
28 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC−7America/Phoenix

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in September

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty

Scottsdale, Arizona in September: quick answers

Is Scottsdale, Arizona hot in September?

Yes. In September, Scottsdale, Arizona is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C and nights stay around 23 °C. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Does it rain much in Scottsdale, Arizona in September?

Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total.

Scottsdale, Arizona month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences