Yes, it gets hot in metro Phoenix. But here's when the weather cools down

Metro Phoenix weather is often described as three or four months of extreme heat and lovely, mild weather for the rest of the time.

On average, triple-digit temperatures last from early May until late September, with monsoon storms bringing heavy downpours, haboobs and flooding to parts of the Valley.

In the winter, high temperatures hover in the mid-60s with lows typically staying above freezing. While many head to northern Arizona to enjoy the more wintery weather , it has been known to snow in metro Phoenix on occasion .

Whether you're planning a trip to the Grand Canyon State or just want to daydream about cooler weather, here is everything to know about what the weather is usually like each month in Phoenix, including the high and low temperatures and rainfall, according to U.S. Climate Data.

January

• The average high temperature is 67 degrees .
• The average low temperature is 46 degrees .
• The average amount of rainfall is 0.91 inches.

February

• The average high temperature is 71 degrees .
• The average low temperature is 49 degrees .
• The average amount of rainfall is 0.92 inches.

March

• The average high temperature is 77 degrees .
• The average low temperature is 53 degrees .
• The average amount of rainfall is 0.99 inches.

April

• The average high temperature is 85 degrees.
• The average low temperature is 60 degrees .
• The average rainfall is 0.28 inches.

May

May marks the return of triple-digit temperatures, with the first 100-degree day falling on May 2 on average, according to the National Weather Service.

• The average high temperature is 95 degrees .
• The average low temperature is 69 degrees .
• The average rainfall is 0.11 inches.

June

June 15 marks the start of Arizona's monsoon , which typically brings dust storms and heavy rain to the Valley.

• The average high temperature is 104 degrees .
• The average low temperature is 78 degrees .
• The average rainfall is 0.02 inches.

July

• The average high temperature is 106 degrees .
• The average low temperature is 83 degrees .
• The average rainfall is 1.05 inches.

August

• The average high temperature is 104 degrees .
• The average low temperature is 83 degrees .
• The average rainfall is 1 inch.

September

Arizona's monsoon season ends on Sept. 30 . The National Weather Service forecasts the average date Phoenix drops below 100 degrees is Sept. 29.

• The average high temperature is 100 degrees .
• The average low temperature is 77 degrees .
• The average rainfall is 0.64 inches.

October

• The average high temperature is 89 degrees .
• The average low temperature is 65 degrees .
• The average rainfall is 0.58 inches.

November

• The average high temperature is 76 degrees .
• The average low temperature is 53 degrees .
• The average rainfall is 0.65 inches.

December

• The average high temperature is 66 degrees .
• The average low temperature is 45 degrees .
• The average rainfall is 0.88 inches.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Yes, it gets hot in metro Phoenix. But here's when the weather cools down