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Grand Canyon Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Grand Canyon can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. Grand Canyon has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Grand Canyon. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in July to a chilly 8°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -5°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Grand Canyon maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 313 mm. The seasons in Grand Canyon, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 58 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 7.2 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Grand Canyon Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Grand Canyon

Sat   Dec 21
14°C | -5°C
NE 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
16°C | -7°C
W 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
15°C | -6°C
NW 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Grand Canyon in the United States of America

During the months of May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Grand Canyon?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Grand Canyon have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of April, May, June and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Grand Canyon?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Grand Canyon?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Grand Canyon?
    August tops the wettest month list with 58 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Grand Canyon?
    June is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.