Best time to visit Grand Canyon

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When is the best time to visit Grand Canyon?

The best time to visit Grand Canyon is May and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Grand Canyon8
    Jan
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Grand Canyon11
    Feb
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Grand Canyon14
    Mar
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Grand Canyon19
    Apr
  • 25°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Grand Canyon25
    May
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Grand Canyon31
    Jun
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Grand Canyon33
    Jul
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Grand Canyon32
    Aug
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Grand Canyon28
    Sep
  • 22°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Grand Canyon22
    Oct
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Grand Canyon14
    Nov
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Grand Canyon9
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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The weather guide for Arizona (Grand Canyon) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Grand Canyon?

The hottest time of year in Grand Canyon is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with low heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Grand Canyon?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Grand Canyon with 39mm on average. There are normally 7 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Grand Canyon?

The sunniest time of year in Grand Canyon is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 88% of daylight hours; that's 13 hours of sunshine per day.

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