The best times to visit Parker for ideal weather are

February 5th to April 29th

or

October 1st to December 2nd

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Parker Travel Info

Weather in Parker

Temperature

Average temperatures in Parker vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel nice most of the year, excluding some hot weeks in the summer, with a very low chance of precipitation throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 51st percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Parker, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally late June where highs are regularly around 112.7°F (44.8°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 83.4°F (28.6°C) at night.

Parker Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Parker Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Parker Perceived Temperature (F)

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Parker Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Parker Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 66.9 54.7 44.5
Feb 72.2 58.7 47
Mar 81.7 67 53.5
Apr 88.4 73.8 59.3
May 96.9 83.1 68.3
Jun 107.6 94 78.2
Jul 110.6 98.2 85.5
Aug 109.6 96.8 83.8
Sep 103.8 90.1 76.8
Oct 90 75.8 63.1
Nov 76.7 63.5 51.7
Dec 64.1 52.9 43.3

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 19.4 12.6 6.9
Feb 22.3 14.8 8.3
Mar 27.6 19.4 11.9
Apr 31.3 23.2 15.2
May 36.1 28.4 20.2
Jun 42 34.4 25.7
Jul 43.7 36.8 29.7
Aug 43.1 36 28.8
Sep 39.9 32.3 24.9
Oct 32.2 24.3 17.3
Nov 24.8 17.5 10.9
Dec 17.8 11.6 6.3

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Parker are May, June, and then January. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early January. For example, on the week of January 1st there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid September with an average of 1 days of significant precipitation the week of September 10th.

When can you find snow in Parker? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Parker.

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Days with precipitation

Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Parker (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 2% 0 0.2
Feb 3% 0 0.5
Mar 3% 0 0.2
Apr 2% 0 0.1
May 0% 0 0
Jun 0% 0 0
Jul 8% 0 0.5
Aug 3% 0 0.4
Sep 6% 0 0.5
Oct 3% 0 0.2
Nov 4% 0 0.4
Dec 7% 0 1.1

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 2 0 0.5
Feb 3 0 1.3
Mar 3 0 0.5
Apr 2 0 0.3
May 0 0 0
Jun 0 0 0
Jul 8 0 1.3
Aug 3 0 1
Sep 6 0 1.3
Oct 3 0 0.5
Nov 4 0 1
Dec 7 0 2.8

 

Humidity and Wind

Parker has no months that would be considered humid, with some extremely dry months. The least humid month is June (5.2% relative humidity), and the most humid month is December (30.3%).

Wind in Parker is usually moderate. The windiest month is May, followed by April and January. May’s average wind speed of around 8.1 knots (9.4 MPH or 15.1 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early May where average top sustained speeds reach 18.2 knots, which is considered a fresh breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Parker.

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
Average Daily Wind

Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 7.5 Gentle breeze 15.1 Significant breeze
Feb 6.7 Light breeze 14.5 Significant breeze
Mar 7.1 Gentle breeze 15.5 Significant breeze
Apr 8.1 Gentle breeze 16.6 Significant breeze
May 8.1 Gentle breeze 16.5 Significant breeze
Jun 7.4 Gentle breeze 15.4 Significant breeze
Jul 7 Gentle breeze 15.9 Significant breeze
Aug 6.4 Light breeze 14.7 Significant breeze
Sep 5.6 Light breeze 13.5 Significant breeze
Oct 6.6 Light breeze 14 Significant breeze
Nov 6.6 Light breeze 13.7 Significant breeze
Dec 6.4 Light breeze 13.5 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 23.1%
Feb 23%
Mar 13.6%
Apr 8.8%
May 7.6%
Jun 5.2%
Jul 14.5%
Aug 15.5%
Sep 14.8%
Oct 15.4%
Nov 17.8%
Dec 30.3%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Parker?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the United States; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Parker, AZ, US is April, followed by December and February. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Parker in October. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 37.1 in October means 37.1% of the tourists vs. April.

 

 

Overall Parker Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 102.7°F (39.3°C) and 74.3°F (23.5°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is extremely rare with 0 to 1 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have hot weather with high temperatures that are extremely hot. These months see moderate precipitation with 0 to 2 days of precipitation per month. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Parker, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 106.6°F (41.4°C) and 70°F (21.1°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a normal amount: 1 to 2 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is somewhat cool this time of year in Parker to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 74.3°F (23.5°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 0 to 2 times per month. These times of year are the busiest with tourists.

 

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