Come prepared with light clothing, a hat, sun block lotion and sunglasses. Winter can get very cold in both the deserts and mountains of Arizona. Below freezing temperatures are typical at night for areas above 7,000 feet. Most precipitation occurs during the winter storms in December through March. Arizona is renowned for its Native American museums, petroglyphs, ancient pueblo ruins and spectacular reservation lands.
Visitors can get a taste of the old western ghost towns of the southwest.
Recreational activities such as golf, boating, river rafting can be enjoyed throughout the year or skiing in the winter. Students at ASU West dress casually for classes. Be sure to bring at least one outfit of your national dress as there are several opportunities to wear it during the year.