Payson weather
At 5:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (57°F). Real rain for 19 hours (70.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Payson sits 1498 m (4,915 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Payson, Arizona, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 17%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 19 hours (70.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Jun, Sep–NovOff season Jul, Dec–Feb
About Payson weather
Is it raining in Payson right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Real rain for 19 hours (70.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Payson this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–20° and lows of 5–10°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Payson lately?
In the past 7 days, Payson had 1 rainy day and 43.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Payson?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Payson weather by month
When is the best time to visit Payson?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Payson is Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul, Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 12°C (54°F) in December to 34°C (94°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Payson?
July is the wettest month, with about 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Payson?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (94°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of -1°C (31°F).
Does Payson have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 58 mm (2.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months