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National monument · AZ

Canyon de Chelly National Monument

National Park Service
DesignationNational monument
StateAZ
Managed byNational Park Service
Best seasonMay–Oct
On the map
Map showing the location of Canyon de Chelly National Monument

About Canyon de Chelly National Monument

This canyon is home to Dine' families who raise livestock, farm lands, and live here. People have lived in these canyons for nearly 5,000 years, which is longer than anyone has lived continuously on the Colorado Plateau. In this place called Tsegi, their homes and images tell us their stories. Today, the park and Navajo Nation work together to manage the rich cultural and natural resources.

Things to do

Auto touringCampingHiking

When to go

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Best May–OctAverage low–high: 48–73°FAverage monthly sunny share of daylight: 72%2.8 wet days / month
Weather data & source

Each figure averages the highlighted months. 2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Plan your visit

Canyon de Chelly National Monument is managed by National Park Service. Check current conditions, permits, and reservations before you go.

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