Saguaro National Park Weather Forecast
Saguaro National Park weather: 93°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Saguaro National Park is a national park in Arizona. Saguaro National Park is a US national park known for giant saguaro cactus forests.
Right now it is 93°F (34°C) in Saguaro National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 93°F. Today runs from 80°F to 106°F. Chance of precipitation is 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Saguaro National Park is February, March, April and May. The climate is hot and arid. January, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 101°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 39°F.
The closest major airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), about 93 mi away. Nearby highlights include Slide Rock State Park and Petrified Forest National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 106°F is 5.8°F above the 100°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Saguaro National Park today at 9.2/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Saguaro National Park
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 23 at 2:10AM MST until August 29 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Issued by NWS Tucson AZ
Weather in Saguaro National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:27 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Saguaro National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 106° / 80° | 18% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 103° / 77° | 9% · 0,1 in | 27 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 104° / 75° | 6% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 106° / 85° | 1% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 106° / 85° | 3% · 0,0 in | 30 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 105° / 85° | 3% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 106° / 86° | 10% | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 104° / 85° | 6% | 13 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 105° / 84° | 14% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 103° / 84° | 17% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 101° / 84° | 11% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 102° / 84° | 32% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 99° / 79° | 33% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 98° / 80° | 24% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 94° / 79° | 29% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 97° / 83° | 42% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 8 |
Climate in Saguaro National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63° | 39° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 71° | 46° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 76° | 49° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 82° | 55° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 90° | 62° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 101° | 74° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 100° | 78° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 100° | 78° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 96° | 72° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 88° | 62° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 73° | 49° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 69° | 44° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Hot and arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Saguaro National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Saguaro National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Saguaro National Park
Go in February, March, April and May. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Saguaro National Park?
Saguaro National Park is a national park in Arizona. Its coordinates are 32.2967, -111.1666. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Saguaro National Park right now?
It is currently 93°F (34°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 26% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Saguaro National Park?
February, March, April and May offer the most comfortable conditions in Saguaro National Park, which has a hot and arid climate. January, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Saguaro National Park in?
Saguaro National Park observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:27 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Saguaro National Park?
The closest airports are Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 93 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Saguaro National Park?
Popular options include Slide Rock State Park and Petrified Forest National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 8:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
