Late May through early September for hiking and festivals; late September–October for fall foliage and lighter crowds.. Late May–September: Humphreys Peak trails are snow-free, summer festivals are active, weather is warm and dry before monsoon season (July–Sept). Late Sept–Oct: aspen foliage on the San Francisco Peaks peaks, crowd pressure drops, prices ease, and the Festival of Science and Pickin' in the Pines provide anchor events
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 24 | crisp & mostly dry |
| Feb | 44 | 26 | crisp & mostly dry |
| Mar | 52 | 31 | cool & mostly dry |
| Apr | 61 | 37 | mild & mostly dry |
| May | 70 | 45 | mild & mostly dry |
| Jun | 82 | 56 | warm & sunny |
| Jul | 83 | 61 | warm & changeable |
| Aug | 80 | 59 | warm & changeable |
| Sep | 74 | 54 | warm & mostly dry |
| Oct | 64 | 44 | mild & mostly dry |
| Nov | 53 | 34 | cool & sunny |
| Dec | 43 | 26 | crisp & mostly dry |