The sweet spots
- Mid-March to early April: days in the 70s°F, pools opening, convention season still moderate
- Mid-October to mid-November: the post-summer lull, softer rates, patio weather
When prices spike
- Every major convention week — tech trade shows above all
- New Year's Eve, March Madness, F1 — rates triple and streets close
- NFL home games against marquee opponents
When it is cheapest
- Mid-July through August, if you accept 105°F+ — the single best rate window of the year
- Weekdays in early December
Weather reality
The desert swings hard: July and August bake at 105°F+ while December nights drop into the 30s. Pool season runs roughly May to September; comfortable walking weather is March-May and October-November.
Practical order of operations: book the shoulder weeks first, events second, heat last.