Phoenix, AZ is kicking off Saturday, May 30 with full sunshine and a high near 93°F — and this is actually the coolest day you’ll see for a while, so make the most of it before a significant heat-up arrives.
Today’s Setup
A weather system that was spinning over eastern Utah has pushed northeast, and an upper-level ridge is building back in over the Desert Southwest. The National Weather Service expects a high near 93°F today — slightly below late-May normal — before temperatures climb sharply through the weekend and into next week. Winds stay calm at just 0 to 5 mph from the southwest, skies are completely clear, and the overnight low drops to a comfortable 66°F.
Best Window To Be Outside
Get going early. A hike up Camelback Mountain or a loop through South Mountain Park is best before 9 AM, while temps are still in the low 70s. Golfers, today is about as good as it gets in Phoenix at this time of year — calm winds, full sun, and a high that actually feels reasonable by Valley standards. Check out our outdoor gear deals before you tee off, including adidas Women’s Golf Shoes for just $29 this week.
Allergy Watch
Clear, calm, dry days like today tend to concentrate pollen in the Valley air. Tree and grass pollens are common culprits this time of year. If you’re sensitive, grab some Claritin non-drowsy allergy before you head outside — your sinuses will thank you.
Gameday and Event Weather
Sunday evening, Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band plays Findlay Toyota Center — indoor and air-conditioned, no weather concerns.
Looking ahead to Monday and Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field on June 1 and June 2. Temperatures will be pushing toward 100°F+ by then, but Chase Field’s retractable roof helps. Dress light, hydrate well before you arrive, and rep the team with an Arizona Diamondbacks jersey and an Arizona Diamondbacks fitted cap. Grab your seats via Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub before the D-backs vs. Dodgers rivalry heats up the stands.
Also on June 2, The Kid LAROI - A Perfect World Tour takes over Arizona Financial Theatre — another cool indoor show worth putting on the calendar.
Grill It Up Tonight
With a 66°F low tonight, your backyard patio is the best seat in town. Fire up the grill for burgers, steaks, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. An instant-read meat thermometer is the difference between a perfect cook and a dry one, and a grill brush and scraper set keeps your grates clean for round two. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Sunday jumps to near 99°F — still sunny and bone dry. By Monday and Tuesday, the National Weather Service forecasts highs of 101°F to 105°F, with localized areas of Moderate Heat Risk developing across the lower deserts. Shift any outdoor activity to before 8 AM, drink water constantly, and never leave kids or pets in a parked vehicle. Keep tabs on the Phoenix weather forecast as this ridge builds through the week — summer in the Valley has officially arrived.
