Phoenix woke to clear skies and temperatures around 63 degrees Saturday morning, with a sunny afternoon ahead and a high near 79. The weekend will be cooler than usual for late October, offering the Valley a brief break before temperatures trend warmer next week.
Sunny Weekend Brings Light Winds
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday afternoon should remain mostly sunny, with light winds and only a small chance of a stray shower. Any showers are more likely in the mountains or foothills north and northeast of Phoenix, while measurable rain in the city appears unlikely.
Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low around 58, followed by another sunny day Sunday and a high near 81. No watches or warnings are posted for the Phoenix area.
Temperatures Rise Through Wednesday
As reported by the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to move back toward seasonal normals Monday, with a high of 84 degrees, followed by highs near 86 Tuesday and 87 Wednesday. Overnight lows will remain relatively mild, ranging from the upper 50s to the mid-60s under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies.
Rain Chances Return Late Next Week
Thursday brings a slight chance of showers. Friday also brings a chance of rain, although expected rainfall totals remain below a tenth of an inch.
What the Climate Normals Show
For longer-term context, NWS Phoenix lists Phoenix's average annual temperature as 75.6°F for 1991-2020, up from 75.0°F for 1981-2010, a difference of 0.6°F. These are annual averages, not October-specific readings, so they do not by themselves establish how Phoenix's October temperatures have changed.
For now, the forecast favors easy outdoor plans across the Valley: sunny skies, light winds and comfortable temperatures this weekend, followed by a warmer stretch before the late-week weather shift.
