Phoenix Faces Three Days of Rain, With Sunday the Wettest

Phoenix is heading into a wet spell, with about 50.7 mm of rain expected across three days. The rain begins with a heavy fall on Friday 30 October, continues on Saturday 31 October, and peaks on Sunday 1 November before clearing for a sunny Monday 2 November.

Friday 30 October: the rain begins

Friday starts the wet run with heavy rain, around 13 mm in the city. Temperatures are mild, with a high of 19°C (66°F) and a low of 16°C (61°F). Winds are light, reaching no more than 14 km/h, so this is a rain story rather than a wind story. Cloud and rain keep the day cooler than you might expect for Phoenix.

Saturday 31 October: a lighter day, but still wet

Saturday brings a bit of relief in intensity. Rain continues, but the total drops to about 8.6 mm. It is also the warmest day of the spell, with a high of 24°C (75°F) and a low of 15°C (59°F). Winds are very light, up to 9 km/h. Because the ground will already be wet from Friday, even this lighter rain will feel like a continuation rather than a pause.

Sunday 1 November: when it is worst

Sunday is the day to watch. Heavy rain is forecast to deliver about 29.1 mm, more than the previous two days combined. That is the bulk of the three-day total. Temperatures stay mild, with a high of 20°C (68°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), and winds remain light at up to 12 km/h. Because this heavy rain follows two wet days, this is the point when travel disruption is most likely.

Monday 2 November: the rain eases

The change on Monday is sharp. Rain drops to just 0.1 mm and the sky turns mostly sunny, with a high of 21°C (70°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F). Winds ease further to 7 km/h. Expect a bright, dry day after the wettest part of the spell.

How much rain around Phoenix?

The city itself is forecast to receive 50.7 mm over three days, but the surrounding area varies. About 30 km north is the wettest spot, with 74.4 mm. To the west, about 30 km away, totals reach 64.6 mm, and to the east about 59.3 mm. South of the city, about 30 km away, the figure is 53.6 mm. So if you are driving out of town, especially northward, you may meet noticeably more rain than in the city centre.

What it means for people in Phoenix

• Driving: allow extra time, particularly on Friday and Sunday when the rain is heaviest. Slow down on wet roads, which can be slippery after a dry period.
• Trips outside the city: if you are heading north, expect heavier rain than in Phoenix itself.
• Outdoor plans: Saturday is lighter but still wet, so keep waterproofs handy. Monday is the best day to reschedule outdoor activities.
• Around the home: clear gutters and drains before the rain builds, and avoid walking or driving through standing water.

The overall picture is simple: a wet start, a lighter middle, a heavy peak on Sunday, then a clear and sunny Monday. Plan the most important journeys around Sunday if you can.

Day by day

Forecast retrieved 30 October 2026, 14:01 UTC for Phoenix and four points about 30 km around it. Days are local time (America/Phoenix).