For anyone who has not lived in a desert environment, Spring in the Sonoran Desert is a wonderful surprise. Spring temperatures are generally warm with day-time highs upward to about 88 degrees. Most springs bring beautiful displays of Palo Verde trees, cactus and a wide assortment of multi-colored wildflowers. About once every 12 years, extraordinary weather conditions produce a spectacular spring blooming of wildflowers that must be experienced to be believed. Day-time temperatures are upward to about 98 degrees in Benson and can reach above 100 degrees in lower desert locations.
Golf courses are free from crowds and conditions are ideal for morning and late afternoon games.
This is also the best time of year to visit mountain attractions in the area. Our mountain environments are called 'sky islands' with several peaks above 10,000 ft. Mountain peaks are forested with abundant wildlife and plant diversity. Nearby Mt. Lemmon has ski lift rides and a mountain village with excellent restaurants and shops. In the mountains, Fall brings a second blooming of wildflowers and delicious wild berries and fruits.