Weather in Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon National Park has two visited areas, one on each rim, with differing weather conditions. The South Rim, the much more popular side, is warm to hot in summer, with frequent thunderstorms. Spring and fall are usually pleasant, and winter is usually tolerable.

The North Rim is generally quite a bit cooler, due to its higher elevation, and also experiences more precipitation. The North Rim is closed by snows from about November through April. Conditions change in the extreme within the canyon, where temperatures in summer can exceed 110°F. The statistics below are taken from the South Rim. North Rim conditions are generally 5-10°F cooler. Inner canyon temperatures can be 15-25°F higher.

Current Weather in the Grand Canyon Region

Averages and Records at Grand Canyon

Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Record High	Record Low	Avg Precip
January	44	17	71	-17	1.57
February	47	20	69	-20	1.65
March	52	24	74	-1	1.97
April	60	28	82	8	1.06
May	70	35	92	17	0.63
June	81	42	95	25	0.47
July	84	50	101	35	1.97
August	81	49	96	36	2.05
September	75	43	93	24	1.42
October	64	33	83	8	1.34
November	52	24	72	-6	1.30
December	45	18	65	-20	1.10

All temperatures are reported in Fahrenheit. All precipitation is reported in inches.