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Grand Canyon
Visit in June — score 95/100 · avg high 97°F · 2 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32 | 32° | 56° | 11° | 8 | 30 | 9.8h | Low | Below avg |
| February | 40 | 36° | 62° | 15° | 6 | 24 | 10.7h | Low | Below avg |
| March | 44 | 43° | 71° | 20° | 7 | 28 | 11.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| April | 65 | 51° | 80° | 23° | 3 | 12 | 12.9h | Moderate | Average |
| May | 80 | 60° | 88° | 33° | 3 | 14 | 13.9h | High | Average |
| June | 95 | 73° | 97° | 45° | 2 | 8 | 14.4h | High | Above avg |
| July | 71 | 77° | 99° | 56° | 12 | 49 | 14.2h | Very High | Above avg |
| August | 67 | 74° | 95° | 54° | 13 | 53 | 13.4h | Very High | Above avg |
| September | 77 | 67° | 91° | 42° | 7 | 26 | 12.2h | High | Average |
| October | 56 | 54° | 81° | 25° | 7 | 27 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 46 | 42° | 71° | 20° | 5 | 18 | 10.0h | Low | Below avg |
| December | 30 | 33° | 60° | 13° | 8 | 30 | 9.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 63/100
- High
- 80°F
- Low
- 25°F
- Rain days
- 5/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Spring in Grand Canyon (March, April, May) brings average highs of 80°F and lows of 25°F, with about 5 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 63/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 80/100.
Summer
- Score
- 78/100
- High
- 97°F
- Low
- 52°F
- Rain days
- 9/mo
- Crowds
- very high
Summer in Grand Canyon (June, July, August) brings average highs of 97°F and lows of 52°F, with about 9 rainy days per month. Expect very high tourist crowds and peak pricing accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 78/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 95/100.
Fall
- Score
- 60/100
- High
- 81°F
- Low
- 29°F
- Rain days
- 6/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Grand Canyon (September, October, November) brings average highs of 81°F and lows of 29°F, with about 6 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 60/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 77/100.
Winter
- Score
- 34/100
- High
- 60°F
- Low
- 13°F
- Rain days
- 7/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Winter in Grand Canyon (December, January, February) brings average highs of 60°F and lows of 13°F, with about 7 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 34/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 40/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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