When to go · Canyon
Canyon, month by month
The best months for Canyon: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.7 °C (45 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 7 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).10 °C (50 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 6 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Canyon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Canyon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 5 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Canyon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.26 °C (79 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 64 °F (18 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat).34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat).33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Canyon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.29 °C (84 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Canyon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.22 °C (72 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 7 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.7 °C (45 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 8 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Canyon, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Great
Apr: Great
Daytime high
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Mar: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6
Apr: 5 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 1
March: Inside Canyon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
April: Inside Canyon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Canyon: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.