Phoenix is starting Memorial Day with sunny skies and a high near 97°F — textbook conditions for a backyard cookout, a morning hike at Camelback Mountain, or a quick round of golf before the afternoon heat peaks.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service is calling for clear skies all day, with temperatures rising to near 97°F before easing back to around 95°F by late afternoon. South winds stay light at 0 to 5 mph — no dust, no drama. Rain chances sit at just 2%. Tonight clears out completely with a low around 72°F, making for one of the more pleasant evenings before summer heat digs in deeper. Keep an eye on the Phoenix weather forecast for hourly updates throughout the day.
Best Window To Be Outside
Get your outdoor plans locked in before 10 AM. Hikers heading to South Mountain or Camelback have an excellent early window before heat builds. Anglers should note that calm winds, stable air, and clear skies create a solid fishing window at Lake Pleasant — pack your polarized fishing sunglasses and a tackle storage kit before heading out. Spring pollen is still a factor across the Valley, so allergy sufferers may want a HEPA air purifier running at home for relief when you return. Browse outdoor gear deals, including this week’s deal on UPF 50+ Fishing Shirts for $6.50 — solid sun protection for the water or the fairway.
Memorial Day Grilling
With light breezes and virtually zero rain chance, this is a textbook Phoenix grilling day. Fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. An instant-read meat thermometer keeps your food safe when cooking in the heat, and a grill brush and scraper set makes post-cookout cleanup easy. Need to restock the pantry? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Concerts & Events This Week
Tonight, YUNGBLUD brings the IDOLS World Tour to Arizona Financial Theatre — an indoor venue, so no weather concerns. Get tickets on SeatGeek and grab a YUNGBLUD t-shirt to rep the show.
Looking ahead to Wednesday, May 27, Pitbull hits the outdoor Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre with special guest Lil Jon. The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures cooling into the lower 90s by midweek, but breezy to locally windy conditions are expected to develop across the Valley on Wednesday — plan to dress in light layers for an evening show. Find tickets on StubHub and pick up a Pitbull hat before heading out.
Also on May 27, the Stifel Stars on Ice show comes to Mullett Arena — a fully indoor option if you want an air-conditioned escape from the heat.
Next Few Days
Tuesday stays sunny and near 96°F with calm south winds and a low around 70°F — more of the same. The shift comes Wednesday: a Pacific low tracking toward southern California will push cooler air into the region, dropping Phoenix highs to the lower 90s. The National Weather Service also expects breezy to locally windy conditions to develop Valley-wide Wednesday, with stronger gusts possible. Enjoy the brief cool-down — it’s a welcome pause before the full summer heat cycle kicks into gear.
