Antelope Canyon Weather Forecast
Antelope Canyon weather: 57°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 57°F (14°C) in Antelope Canyon with clear. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 44°F to 64°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Antelope Canyon is April, May, June, 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 cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 64°F is 8.1°F below the 72°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Antelope Canyon today at 10/10. 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.
Weather in Antelope Canyon right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:53 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Antelope Canyon
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 64° / 44° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 44° | 0% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 46° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 2% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 53° | 27% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 50° | 29% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 52° | 77% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 53° / 41° | 56% | 18 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 54° / 37° | 7% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 42° | 7% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 46° | 4% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 48° | 8% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 52° | 3% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 53° | 3% | 18 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 62° / 50° | 3% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 49° | 3% | 4 mph | 4 |
Climate in Antelope Canyon month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 30° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 54° | 35° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 65° | 43° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 71° | 47° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 81° | 57° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 95° | 70° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 98° | 74° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 95° | 73° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 87° | 65° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 72° | 53° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 55° | 39° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 47° | 34° | 0,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Antelope Canyon
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Air quality and pollen in Antelope Canyon
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Antelope Canyon
Go in April, May, June, 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.
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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 57°F (14°C) with clear. Humidity is 45% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Antelope Canyon?
April, May, June, 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 6:53 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 26, 2026 at 6:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
