Best time to visit Arizona
Best time of year to visit Arizona
It's not easy to distinguish the best time to visit Arizona as incredible conditions for tourists can be found all year round. March through May can be a fantastic period with its pleasant temperatures and unbelievable blooms. This is when the number of visitors slowly starts to rise, but you can still make it to peaceful Antelope Canyon to catch a sunset. Summer in Arizona is hot and crowded, and many attractions are packed shoulder to shoulder with visitors. So it's better to inhale the fresh air by Cibecue, Havasu, or Tanque Verde Falls. Just like spring, fall is a joyful time to head to Arizona with warm weather and plenty to do. Don't miss witnessing a solar spotlight at the Anthem Veterans Memorial on Veteran’s Day in November. Choose winter if you’d prefer to save some money or can't stand messing with crowds. Numerous light parades and festivals will happily welcome you.
9 THINGS TO DO IN ARIZONA (MARCH 03 - MARCH 12)
Blood-Shooting Lizards
Usually, it protects itself by the means of camouflage, but when business is serious, it puffs up to double-size and shoots blood from its eyes
The Wave (Coyote Buttes)
Apply for a lottery and be one of the lucky few to hike this gorgeous red sandstone formation at the Arizona/Utah border
Havasu & Navajo Falls
Welcome to the most dramatic waterfalls of the Grand Canyon
Wupatki National Monument
The best preserved pueblo ruins in America
Skiing and Snowboarding in Arizona
From San Francisco Peaks to Santa Catalinas, Arizona has plenty of slopes to conquer
Tanque Verde Falls
A secluded waterfall with an easy access not far from Tucson
Oatman Ghost Town
An abandoned mining town in Arizona is now overrun by donkeys
Weavers Needle
A beautiful ascent for experienced climbers
Sandhill Crane Migration
Thousands of cranes spend winter in southeast Arizona
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All Souls Procession in Tucson
Join the huge procession and colorful celebration together with tens of thousands, who have come to remember the dead
Arizona State Fair
Cowboy hats and country music are a must at this traditional entertainment event of the American West
APS Electric Light Parade
An annual event that lights up Phoenix for the holidays
Tucson Parade of Lights & Festival
Downtown Tucson draws together the entirety of the local community to celebrate the winter season and unique culture of the Tucson community
Chandler Parade of Lights
See the iconic Tumbleweed Tree sparkle with colorful lights
Winterhaven Festival of Lights
A favourite Christmas tradition in the community of Tucson
Solar Spotlight at the Anthem Veterans Memorial
Once a year, on Veterans' Day, the sun shines perfectly on this spot
4th of July
The most dazzling day of the year in Arizona
Wildcat Trail & Monument Valley
One of those places in Utah that make your heart beat faster due to its breathtaking scenery
Arizona Balloon Classic
The premier hot air balloon race and festival in the state
Antelope Canyon Light Beams Season
A place where the photo for your screensaver was made
Fantasy of Lights
One of the best holiday events in Tempe, Phoenix
Arizona Fall Foliage
Beautiful foliage complements rocky landscapes of Arizona
El Tour de Tucson
Visit one of the largest biking events in the United States
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
The biggest and most famous gem and mineral show in the world
Grand to Grand Ultra
Are you up for a seven-day race in one of the remotest parts of America?
Cibecue Falls
Enjoy a refreshing pool by a secluded waterfall
Tarantula Migration
Every fall, thousands of tarantulas roam the desert looking for a mate
Winterfest Street Festival
Enjoy the fair, food, and music for two spectacular days in Lake Havasu City
Chinese New Year
The popular cultural festival offers delicious food and entertainment
The Crack at Wet Beaver Creek
An awesome hiking destination and a swimming hole
Hummingbird Migration
The only state across the country where you can spot 15 different species of hummers at a time
Reebok Ragnar Del Sol
An inspiring sunset chase in a beautiful Sonora desert
Christmas Lights in and near Phoenix, AZ
See Phoenix put on its holiday dress and transform into a glimmering wonderland
New Year's Eve
Apache State offers astonishing options to ring in the New Year
