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The Wave

Coyote Buttes, Arizona, United States
Best timeApr–May & Oct–Nov
Signature routeThe Wave
In season~72°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

23–93°F
Fares from$37
Nearest airportLAS
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of The Wave
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightSep · 76%
WarmestJul · 93°F
WettestMar
Best windowApr–May & Oct–Nov
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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

Undulating sandstone bands in a lottery-permit desert wonderland.

Best time to visit

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

The route

The classic way in is the The Wave. Nearest airport is LAS.

Pairs well with

Page
31 mi away
Antelope Canyon
36 mi away
Angels Landing
55 mi away
The Narrows
56 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit The Wave?

The best time to visit The Wave is April–May & October–November, in Coyote Buttes, Arizona, United States.

Where is The Wave?

The Wave is in Coyote Buttes, Arizona, United States. The nearest major airport is LAS.

What is The Wave known for?

Undulating sandstone bands in a lottery-permit desert wonderland.

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