The sweet spots
- Mid-march to early April: 70s°F days, pools opening, spring conference season moderate
- Mid-October to mid-November: post-summer lull, rates drop, patio weather
When prices spike
- Every big convention week (tech trade shows especially)
- New Year's Eve, March Madness, F1 — rates triple and streets close
- NFL home dates with marquee opponents
When it's cheapest
- Mid-July to August, if you accept 105°F+ heat — the single best rate window of the year
- Weekdays in early December
Weather reality
The desert swings hard: July–August bakes at 105°F+ while December nights sit in the 30s. Pool season runs roughly May–September; comfortable walking weather is March–May and October–November.
Practical plan: book the shoulder weeks first, events second, heat last.