Best time to visit Grand Canyon

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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Jan
52
Feb
57
Mar
66
Apr
77
May
88
Jun
91
Jul
90
Aug
82
Sep
72
Oct
57
Nov
48
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
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11
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13
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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 91°F 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 1.5 inches 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.