Travel Scottsdale, Arizona, is the place to be, even — no especially — when it’s 100+ degrees August 10, 2019Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Scottsdale, Arizona, is the place to be, even — no especially — when it’s 100+ degrees The high temperatures in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area drive away tourists, but you'll be treated very well if you visit in the summer.