Generally, peak season in the desert areas (in the southern half of the state) lasts from January through March, shoulder season is from April to May and September through December, and value season is June through August.

Peak and value seasons in the mountainous regions (in the northern half of the state) are the opposite of the desert areas. Generally peak season is from June through August, shoulder season is April to May and September through December, and value season is January through March.