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Destination

Route 66

Southwest, United States
Best timeApr–Jun & Sep–Oct
Set inSouthwest, United States
Climate
Data source

Climate

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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

27–91°F
Fares from$125
Nearest airportLAX
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
The drive
Route map for Route 66
StartFinish
2,035miles
Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightOct · 76%
WarmestJul · 91°F
WettestMar
Best windowApr–Jun & Sep–Oct
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
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 is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Mother Road: diners, deserts and neon across the American West.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

On foot

The classic way in is the Chicago to Santa Monica. Nearest airport is LAX.

Pairs well with

Bright Angel Trail
65 mi away
Havasu Falls
65 mi away
South Kaibab Trail
67 mi away
Sedona
70 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Route 66?

The best time to visit Route 66 is April–June & September–October, in Southwest, United States.

Where is Route 66?

Route 66 is in Southwest, United States. The nearest major airport is LAX.

What is Route 66 known for?

The Mother Road: diners, deserts and neon across the American West.

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