Scottsdale

Welcome to Cvent's Scottsdale meeting planning guide - a city guide for meeting planner professionals. It's no surprise that this vibrant desert city is a top choice of meeting planners all over the world. With sunny skies and a year-round average temperature of 72.6°F, Scottsdale is a meeting-friendly city that lives up to its international reputation for unparalleled venues, services and amenities.

The city offers meeting planners an amazing variety of world-class facilities at nearly 75 resorts and hotels. Ranging from over-the-top luxurious amenities to cozy, modest lodgings, meeting planners can choose from over 13,500 sleeping rooms and an abundance of state-of-the-art meeting space. Some of Scottsdale's larger resort properties like the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa offer more than 700 rooms, while properties such as the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess offer up to 150,000 square feet of on-site meeting space. Many other unique venues, such as Scottsdale Stadium and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, are available to give guests a true regional experience, making them great options for incorporating local flavor into your Scottsdale meeting planning.
Getting to Scottsdale is a breeze with robust air service offerings at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Scottsdale Airport. Sky Harbor is served by nearly 20 major airlines and offers more than 100 nonstop flights to and from destinations around the world, while Scottsdale Airport provides first-class services and facilities to private jets and charters.
When the day's business concludes, your clients can take a guided hike or Jeep Tour through the McDowell Mountain foothills, enjoy a round of challenging desert golf, browse Old Town's fine art galleries or savor the culinary talents of Scottsdale's renowned chefs and restaurants. And after dinner, the excitement continues with a host of nightlife options ranging from sophisticated wine bars to high-energy night clubs. (After all, leisure and fun is a vital part of Scottsdale event planning.)

Things to Do

Spa...

Want to pamper yourself from head to toe and psyche to soul? Look no further than Scottsdale’s renowned spas and wellness practitioners. Here you’ll find innovative treatments inspired by Sonoran Desert botanicals and regional Native American traditions, as well as from cultures around the world. You’ll also find nutritional experts and a host of workout options that will help you meet your fitness goals.

Want to pamper yourself from head to toe and psyche to soul? Look no further than Scottsdale’s renowned spas and wellness practitioners. Here
you’ll find innovative treatments inspired by Sonoran Desert botanicals and regional Native American traditions, as well as from cultures around the......

Golf...

Welcome to the world's finest golf destination. It's a bold claim, but we've got the numbers to back it up. Start with nearly 200 Scottsdale-area golf courses and 330 plus days of sunshine annually. Add in local residents like Aaron Baddeley, Brandel Chamblee and Tom Lehman. And when you top it off with an enviable collection of golf lifestyle pursuits, Scottsdale's virtues are as clear as the sky on a typical day.

Welcome to the world's finest golf destination. It's a bold claim, but we've got the numbers to back it up. Start with nearly 200 Scottsdale-area golf
courses and 330 plus days of sunshine annually. Add in local residents like Aaron Baddeley, Brandel Chamblee and Tom Lehman. And when you top i......

Attractions...

When it comes to unique experiences, Scottsdale has you covered with options that run the gamut from world-class museums and a renowned botanical garden to the nation's largest wilderness preserve. Amusement parks, an award-winning zoo and a railroad museum appeal to all ages. And if you’re hankering for a taste of the Old West, the state's largest remake of an 1880s Western town is just minutes away.

When it comes to unique experiences, Scottsdale has you covered with options that run the gamut from world-class museums and a renowned
botanical garden to the nation's largest wilderness preserve. Amusement parks, an award-winning zoo and a railroad museum appeal to all ages. A......

Dining/Nightlife...

Start with acclaimed chefs creating bold flavors that flirt with your taste buds. Mix in more than 800 restaurants serving up regional and global specialties. Add a dash of sophistication with robust wine lists. No matter what type of cuisine you’re craving, you’ll find plenty of flavors to savor in Scottsdale. When the sun goes down, Scottsdale sizzles with late-night diversions, including more than 80 wine bars, lounges and dance clubs right in downtown.

Arts/Culture...

Scottsdale's captivating Sonoran Desert setting has inspired artists for generations. Here, art flourishes inside the walls of dozens of galleries, one of the most concentrated collections in the nation. Scottsdale also is home to acclaimed museums, architectural wonders, the Scottsdale ArtWalk, world-class performance spaces and an award-winning public art program. Let Scottsdale inspire your inner artist!

Scottsdale's captivating Sonoran Desert setting has inspired artists for generations. Here, art flourishes inside the walls of dozens of galleries, one of
the most concentrated collections in the nation. Scottsdale also is home to acclaimed museums, architectural wonders, the Scottsdale ArtWalk, wor......

Desert Exploration...

Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert is yours to explore, from winding rivers and towering peaks to lush valleys and arroyos. Take a hike in Scottsdale's McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Make a splash on a white-water rafting trip. Or head for the desert’s most pristine expanses on an off-road tour by Jeep, Hummer or horseback. From do-it-yourself experiences to guided excursions, come discover Scottsdale’s adventurous side.

Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert is yours to explore, from winding rivers and towering peaks to lush valleys and arroyos. Take a hike in Scottsdale's
McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Make a splash on a white-water rafting trip. Or head for the desert’s most pristine expanses on an off-road tour by Jee......

Spa...

Want to pamper yourself from head to toe and psyche to soul? Look no further than Scottsdale’s renowned spas and wellness practitioners. Here
you’ll find innovative treatments inspired by Sonoran Desert botanicals and regional Native American traditions, as well as from cultures around the......

Golf...

Welcome to the world's finest golf destination. It's a bold claim, but we've got the numbers to back it up. Start with nearly 200 Scottsdale-area golf
courses and 330 plus days of sunshine annually. Add in local residents like Aaron Baddeley, Brandel Chamblee and Tom Lehman. And when you top i......

Attractions...

When it comes to unique experiences, Scottsdale has you covered with options that run the gamut from world-class museums and a renowned
botanical garden to the nation's largest wilderness preserve. Amusement parks, an award-winning zoo and a railroad museum appeal to all ages. A......

Dining/Nightlife...

Arts/Culture...

Scottsdale's captivating Sonoran Desert setting has inspired artists for generations. Here, art flourishes inside the walls of dozens of galleries, one of
the most concentrated collections in the nation. Scottsdale also is home to acclaimed museums, architectural wonders, the Scottsdale ArtWalk, wor......

Desert Exploration...

Scottsdale's Sonoran Desert is yours to explore, from winding rivers and towering peaks to lush valleys and arroyos. Take a hike in Scottsdale's
McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Make a splash on a white-water rafting trip. Or head for the desert’s most pristine expanses on an off-road tour by Jee......

Weather and Seasonality

Scottsdale’s arid climate consists of warm winters and hot, extended summers that start out dry and end with mild precipitation. You’ll find the sun shines approximately 330 days a year here with very minimal rainfall in isolated months throughout the year.

Dry Summer (May 1 – June 30)
Average High/Low: 99°F (37°C)/ 68°F (20°C)
The first of the desert’s two distinct summer seasons brings an abundance of daytime sunshine, balmy evenings, very low humidity and little to no precipitation. The high stays right around 100 degrees throughout the day with just a slight dip in temperature when the sun goes down.

Wet Summer (July 1 – Sept. 15)
Average High/Low: 103°F (39°C) / 78°F (26°C)
Weather: Daily temperatures during the summer typically exceed 100 degrees. The desert’s wet summer contrasts high daytime temperatures and mild to moderate humidity with a chance of cooling afternoon thunderstorms drawn up from the Gulf of Mexico by monsoon winds.

Fall (Sept. 16 – Nov. 30)
Average High/Low: 87°F (31°C)/ 61°F (16°C)
Weather: Fall brings an end to the monsoon-driven thunderstorms and boasts clear warm days followed by refreshingly cool evenings. Temperatures can still be warm this time of year, but they drop about 10 degrees each month as fall in Scottsdale progresses.

Winter (Dec. 1 – Feb. 15)
Average High/Low: 68°F (20°C) / 43°F (6°C)
Weather: Sunny mild days and clear brisk nights are the hallmarks of winter in Scottsdale. The average temperature during Scottsdale’s winter months hovers right around 70 degrees. Temperatures can get chilly at night with an average low of 43 degrees.

Spring (Feb. 16 – April 30)
Average High/Low: 77°F (25°C) / 50°F (10°C)
Weather: Spring’s warm, sunny days are perfect for outdoor activities, from desert adventures to al fresco dining.

Month	High/Low °F	Seasonality
January	67°/37°	-
February	72°/40°	-
March	77°/44°	-
April	84°/49°	-
May	93°/57°	-
June	103°/66°	-
July	105°/75°	-
August	103°/74°	-
September	99°/66°	-
October	87°/54°	-
November	72°/41°	-
December	67°/36°	-