October is a shoulder month in Scottsdale. The summer heat is fading, the days are still warm, and prices start to come down. The catch is that many golf courses close for overseeding, so the plan needs to be built around their dates.
Back to the estateOctober is warm in the afternoon and cooler at night. The pool is still inviting, and the trails are comfortable in the morning. It is a good month for a relaxed group stay that does not depend on a single round of golf.
Source: Phoenix normals from the Arizona State Climate Office, 1991 to 2020.
Each fall, courses overseed their fairways, and most close for two to three weeks. The dates change every year, so check each course before you book. The golf guide lists the 2026 closure dates for the main courses, as a guide to how the schedule works. See the best time to golf in Scottsdale.
Yes, for a good-value group stay. The weather is warm and prices are lower than in peak season, but check the overseeding dates for any course you want to play.
Courses overseed their fairways in late September and October, which means a closure of two to three weeks, on dates that differ by course.
Yes. Afternoons are warm, and the pool can also be heated on request (a fee applies in cooler months).
Weather figures are from the Arizona State Climate Office Phoenix normals, 1991 to 2020. Course closure dates change each year, so confirm them with each course.
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