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Grand Canyon

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Trailwind
National Park · AZ

Grand Canyon

Spring & fall ideal; certified dark-sky park
Dark-sky park
Best seasonApr–Oct
Dark skyCertified
Entrance$35
Campgrounds8
Fly intoFLG · PHX · LAS
When to go · season and historical weather

Sweet spotPeak Apr, May, Sep. Go in Jun, Aug for similar weather.

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Bar height shows the season; shaded months are the window to go. Select a month for historical weather.
Weather data & source

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). Sunny share of daylight does not describe nighttime visibility. Season bars and highlighted months are separate from these weather averages. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

On the map
Map showing the location of Grand Canyon

When to go

Since Grand Canyon has elevations that range from 2,500 feet at the bottom to 8,400 feet on the North Rim, weather can vary significantly depending on the season and the specific location within the park. Winters tend to be cold and snowy, and summers have periods of excessive heat. High temperatures inside the canyon tend to be 20 to 30 degrees warmer then on the canyon's rims. Weather conditions can change rapidly, so it's wise to check forecasts before visiting.

Know before you go

Entrance $358 campgrounds · 8 reservableFly into FLG or PHX or LAS
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Campgrounds

In and around Grand Canyon, reservable sites first.