Surprise weather
At 7:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 20°C (68°F). Real rain for 9 hours (48.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Oct–May. Surprise sits 357 m (1,171 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 Surprise, Arizona, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 82%
- Rain
- 6.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 9 hours (48.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–MayOff season Jun–Aug
About Surprise weather
Is it raining in Surprise right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 20° right now. Real rain for 9 hours (48.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Surprise this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–26° and lows of 12–19°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Surprise lately?
In the past 7 days, Surprise had 1 rainy day and 2.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Surprise?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Surprise weather by month
When is the best time to visit Surprise?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Surprise is Oct–May, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in December to 42°C (107°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Surprise?
August is the wettest month, with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Surprise?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 42°C (107°F) and lows of 28°C (82°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 5°C (41°F).
Does Surprise have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 28 mm (1.1 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