Best time to visit Grand Canyon
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The South Rim is open all year; book lodges far ahead.
See Grand Canyon on the globeGrand Canyon month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 6°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | North Rim closed |
| February | Poor | 8°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | North Rim closed |
| March | Poor | 11°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | North Rim closed |
| April | Mixed | 16°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | North Rim closed |
| May | Good | 21°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | North Rim closed |
| June | Great | 27°C | Mostly dry | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| July | Poor | 29°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | Monsoon storms |
| August | Mixed | 28°C | Wet | Peak crowds | Priciest | Monsoon storms |
| September | Good | 24°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | Monsoon storms |
| October | Good | 18°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | North Rim closed |
| November | Mixed | 11°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | North Rim closed |
| December | Poor | 6°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | North Rim closed |
Festivals, events and seasons in Grand Canyon
- Jul–Sep⚠️ Monsoon stormsAfternoon lightning over the rim.
- Oct–May⚠️ North Rim closedThe North Rim closes from mid-October to mid-May.
Good to know
- Flights to Grand Canyon are usually cheapest in November–March.
- Crowds and prices peak in May–August, so book early.
The canyon’s deepest rocks are nearly 2 billion years old.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Grand Canyon?
The best time to visit Grand Canyon is June. The South Rim is open all year; book lodges far ahead.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Grand Canyon?
Flights are usually cheapest in November–March, when demand is lowest.
When is Grand Canyon busiest?
Grand Canyon is busiest in May–August.
What is the weather like in Grand Canyon?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C, and January the coolest at 6°C. The wettest period is July–August.
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