Grand Canyon weather in August (United States of America)

What can you expect from the weather in Grand Canyon during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Grand Canyon generally has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Grand Canyon in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While December tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Grand Canyon climate page with graphs.

 

Grand Canyon, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Grand Canyon in August?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Grand Canyon.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.