When is the best time to go to Grand Canyon
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Grand Canyon, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Grand Canyon are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 27mm | 7.9hrs | 11hrs |
Grand Canyon's weather in January is typically cool and dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Canyon for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Grand Canyon and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -6°C (22°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Canyon weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 25mm | 8.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Grand Canyon is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Canyon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Grand Canyon and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (53°F), whilst at night -4°C (26°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Canyon weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 32mm | 9.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Grand Canyon is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Canyon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Grand Canyon and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Canyon weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 17mm | 11.2hrs | 14hrs |
Grand Canyon's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Grand Canyon.
April is in the spring in Grand Canyon and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Canyon weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 23mm | 12.4hrs | 15hrs |
May is a dry month in Grand Canyon and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grand Canyon, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Grand Canyon and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 10mm | 13.4hrs | 11hrs |
Warm and very dry weather often prevails in Grand Canyon during the month of June
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Grand Canyon.
June is in the summer in Grand Canyon and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Canyon weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 32mm | 11.8hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Grand Canyon is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Canyon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Grand Canyon and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Canyon weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 39mm | 11.3hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Grand Canyon is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Canyon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Grand Canyon and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Canyon weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 24mm | 10.9hrs | 14hrs |
Grand Canyon's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grand Canyon, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Grand Canyon and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Canyon weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 24mm | 9.9hrs | 15hrs |
October is a dry month in Grand Canyon and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Grand Canyon, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Grand Canyon and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Canyon weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 22mm | 8.2hrs | 11hrs |
Cool and dry weather often prevails in Grand Canyon during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Canyon for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Grand Canyon and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Grand Canyon weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 26mm | 7.6hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Grand Canyon is generally dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Grand Canyon for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Grand Canyon and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Grand Canyon with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Grand Canyon weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 33°C 91.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 10mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 13.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 8°C 46.4°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 39mm 1.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 18.6°C 65.5°F |
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