Tempe in March
Great time to visit
Still peak season with crowds and prices to match. But the weather hits that sweet spot where you can spend all day outside without breaking a sweat.
Weather
March warms up nicely with highs reaching 27°C and lows around 12°C. Still virtually no rain - maybe 3 days max. The desert starts blooming if winter brought decent rainfall.
27°C high12°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$200/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Spring Training continues
- •ASU baseball season
- •Tempe Music Festival
March Tips
- •Book restaurants early - Spring Training crowds fill everything
- •Wildflower blooms peak if you got winter rain
- •Pool season officially begins at most hotels
All Months
October through April is when Tempe shines. Daytime temperatures hover in the 70s and 80s, perfect for hiking Tempe Butte or lounging by the lake. December and January bring actual cool weather - sometimes dipping into the 40s at night - which feels amazing after months of triple digits.
Here's what locals know: February and March are peak season for a reason. The weather is absolutely perfect, but hotel rates spike and everything gets crowded. If you can swing it, visit in November or early December for great weather and better deals.
Summer is brutal. We're talking 115°F+ from June through August. Hotel rates drop dramatically, but you'll be sprinting between air-conditioned buildings. Only consider summer if you're here for specific events or you really want to experience what desert heat actually feels like.
ASU's academic calendar affects everything. Move-in week in late August brings chaos and higher prices. Spring break in March empties the town of students but fills it with visitors. Football season (September through November) means weekend crowds and inflated accommodation costs.
Tempe Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
5/10
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