Weather and Forecast | grand canyon weather
WeatherintheGrandCanyonTheSouthRimis7,000feetabovesealevel,whichmeanssnowinwinterandcoolnightseveninsummer.However,whenhikingatGrandCanyon,you’llexperiencewarmertemperaturesinthesummeralongtheColoradoRiverastemperaturescanreach120ºF/47ºC.Weatherisparticularlychangeableinspringandfall;visitorsshouldbepreparedforavarietyofclimates.ViewCurrentConditions[1]View5-DayForecast[2]OurSeasonalWeatherWhatevertimeofyearyouchoosetovisitGrandCanyonNationalPark,bepreparedforavarietyofclimatesasweatherischa...
Weather in the Grand CanyonThe South Rim is 7,000 feet above sea level, which means snow in winter and cool nights even in summer. However, when hiking at Grand Canyon, you’ll experience warmer temperatures in the summer along the Colorado River as temperatures can reach 120 ºF / 47 ºC. Weather is particularly changeable in spring and fall; visitors should be prepared for a variety of climates.
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Our Seasonal WeatherWhatever time of year you choose to visit Grand Canyon National Park, be prepared for a variety of climates as weather is changeable during all seasons.
The South Rim, where Grand Canyon Village is located, is 7,000 feet above sea level. This means a chance of snow in winter and cool nights in summer. High temperatures range from the 70s to 80s (21 – 27 ºC) in the summer months during the day to 30s and 40s (-1 – 4 ºC) during the winter.
However, if you plan to hike into the canyon below...