Most long-term residents of Arizona believe that the state has ten months of great weather and two months of weather that is not so great. In general, the summer months are noted for their extremely high temperatures. However, if you are coming from extremely humid states such as Florida, you might not be bothered by Arizonas hot but dry climate. Occasionally, monsoons are known to occur in late August or September.
Arizona tourism is at its height from October till the
middle of May. From January to April, expect to pay the
highest hotel rates. Spring and autumn are the best seasons
for Arizona tourism. During these seasons, you will find
cool temperatures in the mountains, and warm, but relatively
comfortable temperatures in the desert. The later part
of the spring and the early months of autumn are also
the best months for travelers on a budget. Some hotels
offer lower rates during these months. Additionally, the
Grand Canyon is often less
crowded during this time period, so this may be a good
time for Arizona travel.
If you travel to any of Arizona's desert areas during
July and August, be prepared for sudden thunderstorms.
The storms can cause floods which make road travel hazardous.
During these months, if you plan to hike any of Arizona's
narrow canyons, be sure to listen to a weather forecast
before setting out. If you plan to travel to Arizona in
the winter, keep mind that Arizona can be cool in the
evening, so be sure to dress accordingly. However, with
a little bit of planning, most of the Arizona
attractions can be visited in any season.
The most famous Arizona attraction is the Grand Canyon. The awe-inspiring views are memorable. However, there are many other attractions worth seeing. The reservation lands of the Navajo Nation are home to many intriguing ancestral ruins. These include the Canyon de Chelly National Monument, the Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and the Besh-Ba Gowah Archaeological Park.
In addition to these fascinating attractions, there are many Arizona events that make a visit even more worthwhile. Many visitors come to Phoenix in January for the World of Wheels. This gathering of hot rods, custom cars and custom two-wheelers takes place at the Phoenix Civic Plaza.
The Fine Art and Chocolate Festival brings visitors
to Scottsdale every February. In March, wine lovers and
art aficionados visit Carefree for the Carefree Fine Art
and Wine Festival. October brings the Arizona State Fair
to Phoenix. This is
Arizona's largest event. These are just a small sampling
of the exciting Arizona events. You can either plan your
Arizona vacation around these events, or else you can
choose the best time to visit the attractions that interest
you the most. There are a variety of Arizona vacations
to suit any budget or any type of travel. You can choose
from family vacations, active Arizona
tours or cultural vacations. Whatever you choose,
you won't be disappointed.
