Weather can vary greatly between the canyon rim and canyon floor. Summer daytime
temperatures range between 60 to 100F (15 to 38C), nights 30 to 50F (-1 to 10C).
Winter daytime temperatures range between 20 to 40F (-6 to 4C), nights -10 to
20F (-23 to -6C). Precipitation is minimal, but during the summer watch out
for brief afternoon thunderstorms. Layered clothing appropriate for the season
is recommended.<p>
The following statistics are for Montrose, about 10 miles from the South Rim.
Weather at the bottom of the canyon may be different.
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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| Avg. High |
36 |
44 |
53 |
61 |
71 |
82 |
87 |
85 |
77 |
65 |
48 |
38 |
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| Avg. Low |
15 |
21 |
29 |
35 |
43 |
51 |
57 |
55 |
47 |
36 |
25 |
17 |
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| Precipitation |
0.5 |
0.4 |
0.7 |
0.9 |
1.0 |
0.6 |
1.0 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
0.9 |
0.6 |
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