The weather in Tucson is delightful and average maximum temperatures in January and February reach 63 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively. During the summer months the hottest months are June and July, each with an average maximum temperature of 99 degrees Fahrenheit.

Tucson boasts one of the biggest free festivals in the United States. The Tucson Folk Festival takes place every May, and hosts folk musicians on five stages for two days. The festival typically books over 100 acts. It also hosts several folk-related activities, and all sales at the event go toward funding the next folk festival.