Attraction in Arizona

Antelope Canyon Travel Guide

Antelope Canyon travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 89°F now🕔 6:25 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, August, September and October

Active alerts for Antelope Canyon

⚠️Mon, Aug 24: damaging gusts to 41 mph.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Antelope Canyon is a tourist attraction in Arizona. Antelope Canyon is a landmark known for light beams in a slot canyon.

Right now it is 89°F (32°C) in Antelope Canyon with overcast. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 70°F to 93°F. Chance of precipitation is 24%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Antelope Canyon is April, May, June, August, September and October. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 98°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 30°F.

The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 217 mi away. Nearby highlights include Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Colorado River.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 93°F is in line with the 95°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Antelope Canyon today at 8.5/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Antelope Canyon

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 36°51′42.8″N 111°22′27.5″W (36.8619, -111.3743)

Weather in Antelope Canyon right now

☁️
89°F
Overcast · feels like 83°F
Humidity19%
Wind9 mph SSW
Gusts11 mph
UV index1.4 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure872 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 29 mi
Air quality48 · Good
Sunrise6:49 AM
Sunset8:06 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:25 PM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Mon, Aug 24: damaging gusts to 41 mph.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: extreme heat, 96°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 99°F (37°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: extreme heat, 98°F (36°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 93° / 70°

Overcast · 24% rain · wind 23 mph

Saturday, Aug 29

🌦️ 98° / 75°

Light drizzle · 11% rain · wind 11 mph

Quick facts about Antelope Canyon

TypeAttraction
StateArizona
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°51′42.8″N 111°22′27.5″W (36.8619, -111.3743)
Known forlight beams in a slot canyon
Local time6:25 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, August, September and October
ClimateSemi-arid

Things to do in Antelope Canyon

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Antelope Canyon.

Best time to visit Antelope Canyon

Go in April, May, June, August, September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★★
May★★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★
September★★★★★
October★★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Antelope Canyon

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Harry Reid International AirportLAS217 miLas Vegas
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX240 miPhoenix
Salt Lake City International AirportSLC273 miSalt Lake City

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Antelope Canyon?

Antelope Canyon is a tourist attraction in Arizona. Its coordinates are 36.8619, -111.3743. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Antelope Canyon right now?

It is currently 89°F (32°C) with overcast. Humidity is 19% and wind is 9 mph.

When is the best time to visit Antelope Canyon?

April, May, June, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Antelope Canyon, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Antelope Canyon in?

Antelope Canyon observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 6:25 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Antelope Canyon?

The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 217 mi away, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 240 mi away and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 273 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Antelope Canyon?

Popular options include Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Colorado River, Grand Canyon National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 6:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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