Best Time to Drive: Cave Creek, AZ to Chandler, AZ

The best time to drive from Cave Creek, AZ to Chandler, AZ is April, March, when temperatures are comfortable and weather conditions are most predictable. December is the most challenging month due to weather risks along this route.

Best month

April

Also great

March

Also great

May

Month-by-Month Driving Conditions

Jan

Great 52°F

Feb

Great 56°F

Mar

Excellent 62°F

Apr

Excellent 70°F

May

Excellent 80°F

Jun

Great 90°F

Jul

Good 95°F

Aug

Good 93°F

Sep

Great 88°F

Oct

Great 76°F

Nov

Great 62°F

Dec

Good 52°F

Best Good/Fair Challenging

Average Conditions by Month

January

Avg temp 52°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Great

February

Avg temp 56°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Great

March

Avg temp 62°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Excellent

April

Avg temp 70°F

Rainy days ~0

Rating Excellent

May

Avg temp 80°F

Rainy days ~0

Rating Excellent

June

Avg temp 90°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Great

July

Avg temp 95°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Good

August

Avg temp 93°F

Rainy days ~2

Rating Good

September

Avg temp 88°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Great

October

Avg temp 76°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Great

November

Avg temp 62°F

Rainy days ~0

Rating Great

December

Avg temp 52°F

Rainy days ~1

Rating Good

Seasonal Hazards on This Route

Extreme heat

Jun - Sep

Summer temperatures can exceed 110°F. Carry extra water, check tire pressure, and avoid midday desert driving.

Climate Context

Cave Creek, AZ

Desert Southwest

Chandler, AZ

Desert Southwest

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