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What’s the climate like in Grand Canyon?

The current climate in Grand Canyon features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 6°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -9°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Grand Canyon in recent years was 38°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -7°C in December 2014.

On average, Grand Canyon gets 367 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 115 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Grand Canyon?

The best time to visit Grand Canyon for sunny weather is May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Grand Canyon. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Grand Canyon

The climate table of Grand Canyon shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 6 9 12 17 21 29 30 29 26 19 13 8
Temp. min (°C) -8 -8 -4 -2 1 6 11 11 6 0 -5 -8
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Precipitation (mm) 72 22 34 9,8 20 11 44 55 35 22 17 25
Snow (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

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 19°C
  • Highest temperature: 30°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: 6°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 367 mm per year, averaging 31 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 115 cm per year
  • 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

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

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Average Temperature per Month in Grand Canyon

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Grand Canyon, Arizona. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Grand Canyon, Arizona,

Average Precipitation per Month in Grand Canyon

This graph shows how much rainfall Grand Canyon, Arizona, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Grand Canyon, Arizona,

Average Snowfall per Month in Grand Canyon

This graph shows how much snow Grand Canyon, Arizona, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Grand Canyon, Arizona,

Average UV Index per Month in Grand Canyon

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Grand Canyon, Arizona. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Grand Canyon, Arizona,

Yearly Temperature in Grand Canyon

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Grand Canyon, Arizona. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Grand Canyon, Arizona,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Grand Canyon

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Grand Canyon, Arizona, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Grand Canyon, Arizona,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Grand Canyon

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Grand Canyon, Arizona, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Grand Canyon, Arizona,

Weather experiences in Grand Canyon

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Average Weather in Grand Canyon by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Grand Canyon. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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