Is it crazy to visit Phoenix right now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My husband got some cheaper tickets, but I'm wondering if it's too hot/dangerous, especially with a 6 and 9 year old. Thoughts?

You do realize that there are many 6 and 9 year olds living there every day and there are no reports of mass incineration from the heat?

There are many 6 and 9 year olds living in the Sahara desert but I don’t think it would be a good idea to go there right now (for a number of different reasons).

[Anonymous]

The tickets are cheap because it is a horrible time to go. It is the travel version of the clearance rack.

[Anonymous]

You know that plane travel fuels climate change? This is the most American post I've ever seen.

[Anonymous]

As a resident of Tucson- I would say it will be too hot. Of course people that live there adapt because they have no choice. The drivers in Tucson are equally as terrible as Phoenix- fast and reckless. it’s the wild wild way after all. It’s a dry heat, but that sun is so so strong.

[Anonymous]

Too hot. We went in July a few years ago and the pools were too warm for our kids to swim in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What do you mean by dangerous? Bc if you're referring to the heat I have to agree with the pp who thinks the question is kind of silly. Uncomfortable for hiking, sure.

Hiking is not “uncomfortable” in Phoenix in this heat. It’s dangerous. And the kids who live there aren’t hiking in the heat. But I assume OP understands not to do outdoor things when it’s hot.

[Anonymous]

I used to live in Phoenix, and I would choose to vacation there in the summer. Someone upthread said you can be outside until 11am and then again in the evening. It’s hot by 9 or 10. And it does cool off a bit more in the evening there than here, but it’s still not comfortable this time of year.

Although I’m not finding DC comfortable after about noon lately either.

[Anonymous]

I would not want to visit in this scorching heat. I have visited in May and October and it was not even then. Being out after 11 was unbearable and uncomfortable to hike.

[Anonymous]

It's dry! I personally love the heat as long as it's dry.

[Anonymous]

I don't get all this fuss. I lived in Dubai for years. It was even hotter and often humid! I'd have no problems going to Phoenix in the summer. It can be a fun experience to feel the desert heat.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't. It's too hot. My friend lives in Tucson, and she even said it's too hot for anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You know that plane travel fuels climate change? This is the most American post I've ever seen.

LOL
I want to fly somewhere cheap but every place is tOo HoT or On fIrE! boo hoo

[Anonymous]

I’m from Tucson and still have most of my family there. This summer is definitely worse. I think it would be okay if you just want to spend the day in some nice pools—I personally prefer pool temps in the high 80s anyway. And you could probably do some indoor museums (not sure about the Phoenix museums although I seem to remember a good Indian art museum). And of course you could go to movies and such. But I would not plan on doing anything at all outside like hiking or even the zoo. Also PP is right that it is monsoon season so expect heavy sudden downpours in the afternoon. The upside is that extremely nice resorts often have rooms for like $100-$200. So if you’re the type that just wants to hang out poolside at a resort and maybe do some shopping and have some good Mexican food, I think it would be fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't. It's too hot. My friend lives in Tucson, and she even said it's too hot for anything.

This. My pool is 92 basically too hot to enjoy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't. It's too hot. My friend lives in Tucson, and she even said it's too hot for anything.

This. My pool is 92 basically too hot to enjoy.

At least you're saving money on the hot tub bills!