Tucson in December

7.9out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 18°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
5°CAvg low
4Rainy days (31 mm)
9:54 hDaylight
07:23Sunrise · 17:17 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Some rain: about 4 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

18° 5° J 20° 7° F 24° 9° M 28° 12° A 32° 17° M 37° 22° J 37° 25° J 36° 24° A 34° 22° S 29° 15° O 23° 9° N 18° 5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 18°C5°C29 mm 4– – 8.0
February 20°C7°C27 mm 4– – 8.2
March 24°C9°C17 mm 3– – 8.7
April 28°C12°C6 mm 1– – 8.9
May 32°C17°C3 mm 1– – 8.0
June 37°C22°C5 mm 1– – 6.6
July 37°C25°C32 mm 7– – 5.9
August 36°C24°C33 mm 8– – 6.1
September 34°C22°C25 mm 4– – 7.1
October 29°C15°C14 mm 2– – 8.7
November 23°C9°C16 mm 2– – 8.8
December 18°C5°C31 mm 4– – 7.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Tucson in December?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 5°C.

When is the best time to visit Tucson?

The best months are April, November, March, October.