The peak season to visit the Grand Canyon is during the summer months. The weather is warm but there are large crowds of tourists because many schools have breaks in the summer. Hotel room rates go up and it can be difficult to find a room because many hotels are full. Between March and May is a good time to visit the because the weather is pleasant, the crowds have not yet arrived, and hotel rooms are available and rates are not as high as during the peak season. September to November are some of the best times to visit the Grand Canyon as well.
January is the coldest month of the year as the average low temperature is a frigid 18°F (-8°C). The average high temperature is quite cold as well as it reaches 45°F (7°C).
In February, the average low temperature sees a 3-degree increase to 21°F (-6°C) for the final month of winter. The average high temperature also sees an increase to 47°F (8°C).
Grand Canyon Weather in March: It’s a beautiful time to head to the Grand Canyon in March as spring descends in this beautiful area. The average high temperature remains quite cool at 53°F (12°C) while the average low temperature is chilly at 25°F (-4°C).
In April, both the low temperature average and the high temperature average see quick increases. Measurements are at 61°F (16°C) for the high temperature and 29°F (-2°C) for the low temperature.
May sees significant increases in temperatures with the average low temperature jumping to 36°F (2°C). High temperature averages shoot up by over 10 degrees to 72°F (22°C).
In June, summer settles in the Grand Canyon. The average high temperature increases by another 10 degrees to 82°F (28°C). Meanwhile, the average low temperature sees a 7-degree rise to 43°F (6°C).
Grand Canyon Weather in July: As the hottest month of the year, July sees both the average high and average low temperatures peaking at 86°F (30°C) and 51°F (10°C) respectively. It’s a beautiful time to head out and explore everything that the Grand Canyon has to offer.
August is the last month summer and tows in cooler temperatures all around. The high temperature average drops a few degrees to 82°F (28°C). At the same time, the low temperature sees a 1-degree decrease to 50°F (10°C).
In September, the low temperature average sees a significant fall to 43°F (6°C) as autumn begins. The high temperature average sees a nearly equal rate of decrease to measure in at 76°F (25°C).
October brings in rapid decreases of temperature for both the average high and average low temperature. An 11-degree decrease makes the high temperature average 65°F (18°C). The low temperature average, likewise, sinks to 33°F (1°C).
Grand Canyon Weather in November: The temperatures in November continue to decrease with autumn coming to an end. Low temperatures average at 24°F (-4°C), while the high temperatures drop to an average of 53°F (12°C).
In December, winter comes to the Grand Canyon along with frigid low temperature averages of 18°F (-8°C) and high temperature averages of 45°F (7°C).
At any time of the year, the Grand Canyon is a spectacular destination with its majestic vistas and stunning colors. Explorers who want nothing more than to explore the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, should undoubtedly plan to visit between the months of March and May. For those who plan to hike around the canyon, it’s best to come in the early spring while the temperatures are nice and cool. To see the Grand Canyon’s wildflower season, a visit in April is absolutely non-negotiable. One of the popular activities at the Grand Canyon is to watch a thunderstorm shower the canyon with breathtaking displays of light. To catch this awe-inspiring sight, visit in the “monsoon season” from July to mid-September. Verified Resource: National Weather Service
