Weather information for the Grand Canyon NP area is provided below. Average temperatures, climate details and current forecasts are included!
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Climate
The North Rim at about 9,000 feet is the cooler and wetter than the South Rim. It receives more than 25 inches of precipitation a year compared to the South Rim's 16 inches. The inner Canyon is a desert with less than 8" of rain. Temperatures vary widely depending on where you are. The floor of the canyon can reach 120 degrees in June-July, with much cooler temps along the rims. Information provided below is for the South Rim.
Month | Avg. High |
Avg. Low |
Avg. Precip. |
January | 38 ° F | 16° F | 3.73 in |
February | 40 ° F | 17 ° F | 3.42 in |
March | 44 ° F | 21° F | 3.64 in |
April | 52 ° F | 26 ° F | 1.47 in |
May | 61 ° F | 33 ° F | 0.87 in |
June | 73 ° F | 41 ° F | .46 in |
July | 77 ° F | 47 ° F | 1.83 in |
August | 74 ° F | 46 ° F | 2.17 in |
September | 68 ° F | 40 ° F | 1.76 in |
October | 57 ° F | 30 ° F | 2.04 in |
November | 45 ° F | 22 ° F | 1.84 in |
December | 40 ° F | 17 ° F | 2.47 in |