UNESCO World Heritage Site in Arizona

Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Travel Guide

Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 56°F now🕔 8:14 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June and September

Summary

Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Arizona. Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for a mile-deep river canyon.

Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with overcast. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 55°F to 78°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is April, May, June and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 101°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 33°F.

The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 170 mi away. Nearby highlights include Grand Canyon National Park, Colorado River, Havasu Falls and Horseshoe Bend.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 78°F is in line with the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

Map of Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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

Coordinates: 36°6′24.8″N 112°6′46.4″W (36.1069, -112.1129)

Weather in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now

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56°F
Overcast · feels like 48°F
Humidity34%
Wind8 mph NW
Gusts9 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure899 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 36 mi
Air quality22 · Good
Sunrise6:47 AM
Sunset5:36 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:14 PM, Oct 28 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

☁️ 69° / 53°

Overcast · 28% rain · wind 6 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

🌦️ 59° / 54°

Light showers · 90% rain · wind 6 mph

Quick facts about Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
StateArizona
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates36°6′24.8″N 112°6′46.4″W (36.1069, -112.1129)
UNESCO inscription1979
Known fora mile-deep river canyon
Local time8:14 PM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June and September
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Best time to visit Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Go in April, May, June and September. 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★★★☆☆
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September★★★★★
October★★★★☆
November★★★★☆
December★★★★☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Harry Reid International AirportLAS170 miLas Vegas
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX185 miPhoenix

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Arizona. Its coordinates are 36.1069, -112.1129. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now?

It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 34% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

April, May, June and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in?

Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) observes America/Phoenix (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:14 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 170 mi away and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 185 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?

Popular options include Grand Canyon National Park, Colorado River, Havasu Falls, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - 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 October 28, 2026 at 8:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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