You can play golf in Scottsdale in any month. What you get for your money is another story. A February tee time and an August one are different trips: different heat, different prices, and in the fall some courses are not even open. This is how we would plan it.
These are long-term averages for Phoenix (1991 to 2020 normals). North Scottsdale sits a little higher in elevation, so treat them as a close guide rather than an exact forecast.
Month
Avg high / low (°F)
Golf verdict
January
68 / 46
Peak season. Crisp mornings, perfect afternoons.
February
71 / 49
Peak season, plus Phoenix Open week. Book early.
March
78 / 55
Arguably the best month. Spring Training adds demand.
April
86 / 61
Excellent, and shoulder-season rates begin.
May
95 / 70
Hot afternoons. Great value with early tee times.
June
104 / 79
Summer rates. Play at dawn or not at all.
July
107 / 85
Lowest prices, monsoon humidity, very hot.
August
105 / 84
Lowest prices, monsoon storms possible.
September
100 / 78
Value month, but overseeding closures start late in the month.
October
89 / 66
Beautiful weather, but many courses are closed for overseeding.
November
77 / 54
Courses reopen green and lush. A sleeper favorite.
December
66 / 45
Cool and quiet before peak season.
Source: Arizona State Climate Office, Phoenix 1991 to 2020 normals. Phoenix averages about 94 days a year at or above 100°F, mostly June through September.
Peak season vs summer: what you pay
Scottsdale green fees move with the thermometer. Many courses, including Troon North, use dynamic pricing that rises and falls with demand, so the same round can cost very different amounts in February and August.
Experience Scottsdale, the city’s official tourism office, gives two examples in its 2026 golf value guide: We-Ko-Pa ranges from about $309 in peak season to $109 from mid-June through late August, and Grayhawk’s Raptor course can drop to around $102 in August compared with more than $350 in prime time. Its shoulder seasons are Labor Day to Thanksgiving and April to early June.
Prices change constantly. Always check the course’s own booking page for the rate on your date.
Overseeding: the fall closure most visitors miss
Every fall, Arizona courses overseed: they plant cool-season winter grass over the summer Bermuda grass so the fairways stay green through winter. The University of Arizona Extension notes that October, with days around 80 to 85°F and cool nights, is the ideal window. Each course closes for roughly two to three weeks while the new grass takes.
•Troon North (2026): Pinnacle course closed September 20 to October 8; Monument course closed October 4 to October 24.
•Grayhawk (2026): Talon closed September 28 to October 11; Raptor closed October 12 to October 29.
Courses stagger their closures, so there is almost always somewhere good to play. But if your group has one dream course in mind, check its overseeding dates before you book flights. Our golf course guide covers the main courses near North Scottsdale.
Phoenix Open week: plan around TPC Scottsdale
The 2027 WM Phoenix Open runs February 8 to 14 at TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium Course. The tournament brings huge crowds and the highest prices of the year to the area. The Stadium Course is taken over by the event that week, and grandstands go up months before and stay for several weeks after, so check tee-time availability early if you want to play it. If your group wants to play TPC, go before or after. If you want to watch, see our Phoenix Open packages guide.
Our picks by trip type
•Best weather, money no object: mid-March to mid-April.
•Best value with good conditions: the first half of November, after courses reopen from overseeding, or early April.
•Lowest prices: June through August, with dawn tee times and the afternoon by the pool.
•Golf plus a big event: February for the Phoenix Open, or March for Spring Training. See Spring Training in Scottsdale.
Wherever you play, the round does not have to end at the 18th. Paradise Reserve has its own golf simulator and lit putting green, so the group can keep the competition going after dinner.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to golf in Scottsdale?
March is the favorite for weather, with average highs near 78°F. November is the best value month with good conditions, because courses have just reopened from overseeding and peak-season prices have not started.
Why are Scottsdale golf courses closed in October?
Most courses overseed in late September and October, planting winter grass over the summer Bermuda grass. Each course typically closes for two to three weeks, on staggered dates.
Is it too hot to golf in Scottsdale in summer?
Afternoons from June to September regularly pass 100°F, so plan early morning tee times. Summer is also when green fees are lowest.
When is the 2027 WM Phoenix Open?
February 8 to 14, 2027, at TPC Scottsdale.
Can we practice golf at Paradise Reserve?
Yes. The estate has a private golf simulator and a lit putting green, plus a pickleball court, heated pool and spa.