Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Weather Forecast
Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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, 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 101°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 34°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 79°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.
Weather in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:36 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 55° | 0% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 55° | 3% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 56° | 79% · 0,0 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 53° | 28% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 59° / 54° | 90% · 0,9 in | 6 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 51° | 41% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 52° | 4% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 52° | 11% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 67° / 51° | 11% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 53° | 10% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 51° | 16% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 29% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 71° / 54° | 15% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 56° | 14% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 75° / 57° | 3% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 6% | -- | — |
Climate in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site) 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 | 51° | 34° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 60° | 38° | 1,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 69° | 44° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 74° | 47° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| May | 85° | 57° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 98° | 69° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 101° | 73° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 98° | 72° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 91° | 65° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 79° | 56° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 63° | 43° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 56° | 38° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
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 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, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Grand Canyon (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which has a semi-arid 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 1:36 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - 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 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
