The climate of Grand Canyon
What is the climate like in Grand Canyon?
The climate of Grand Canyon has an average yearly temperature of 19°C. Throughout the year, the average monthly temperature can drop to 6°C and rise to 30°C.
Annually, about 367 mm of rain falls. This gives a good overview of how much rain to expect in Grand Canyon. Additionally, about 115 cm of snow falls each year.
The best time to visit Grand Canyon is May until October. During this period, you will experience pleasant temperatures and not too much rain, making it ideal to visit Grand Canyon.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 6 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 72 | 22 | 34 | 9,8 | 20 | 11 | 44 | 55 | 35 | 22 | 17 | 25 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 55 | 24 | 12 | 0,8 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 3,7 | 17 |
Table of contents
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
- Rainfall: 367 mm per year, averaging 31 mm by month
- Driest months: 9,8 mm in April, 11 mm in June and 17 mm in November
- Wettest months: 72 mm in January, 55 mm in August and 44 mm in July
- Snowfall: 115 cm per year
Climate table Grand Canyon
The climate table for Grand Canyon shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snowfall, and UV index by month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Daytime temperature (°C) | 6 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Nighttime temperature (°C) | -8 | -8 | -4 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 0 | -5 | -8 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 72 | 22 | 34 | 9,8 | 20 | 11 | 44 | 55 | 35 | 22 | 17 | 25 |
| Snowfall (cm) | 55 | 24 | 12 | 0,8 | 1,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,5 | 3,7 | 17 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
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Temperature by month in Grand Canyon
This graph shows the average high temperatures in degrees Celsius for each month in Grand Canyon, Arizona
Rainfall by month in Grand Canyon
This graph shows the average monthly rainfall in millimeters in Grand Canyon, Arizona.
Snowfall by month in Grand Canyon
This graph shows the average snowfall in centimeters by month in Grand Canyon, Arizona.
UV index by month in Grand Canyon
This graph shows the average UV index by month in Grand Canyon, Arizona.
Yearly temperature in Grand Canyon
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Grand Canyon, Arizona, measured in degrees Celsius.
Yearly total rainfall in Grand Canyon
This graph shows the average yearly rainfall in millimeters in Grand Canyon, Arizona.
Yearly snowfall in Grand Canyon
This graph shows the average yearly snowfall in Grand Canyon, Arizona, measured in centimeters.
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Average weather in Grand Canyon by month
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