Weather information for the Black Canyon area is provided below. Average temperatures, climate details and current forecasts are included.
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | ||
| Avg. High | 36 | 44 | 53 | 61 | 71 | 82 | 87 | 85 | 77 | 65 | 48 | 38 | |
| Avg. Low | 15 | 21 | 29 | 35 | 43 | 51 | 57 | 55 | 47 | 36 | 25 | 17 | |
| 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 | |
