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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Phoenix This Spring

Spring might be the best time to visit Phoenix. Here are our top 10 reasons why.

Top 10

1. The average high temperature is 70 degrees (21 Celsius) in February, 75 degrees (24 C) in March, and 83 degrees (28 C) in April.
2. Cactus League Spring Training has games scheduled every day in March
3. A daytrip to the Grand Canyon won’t include summer crowds.
4. Resort swimming pools.
5. Blooming cactuses and wildflowers reveal why the Sonoran Desert is among the lushest deserts in the world.
6. It’s food-festival season. Taste the best of Phoenix at events like the Devoured Culinary Classic.
7. River sports. Spring is the prime season for kayaking, canyoneering and paddle boarding.
8. Dining outdoors. One dinner under the springtime sun or stars, and you’ll understand why so many of Phoenix’s restaurants have patios.
9. Golf. Phoenix’s signature desert courses are in pristine condition.
10. The lack of April showers. It rains about an inch all spring, so don’t bother packing your umbrella.