When to go · Grand Junction
Grand Junction, month by month
The best months for Grand Junction: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).4 °C / -8 °C, 5 rain days39 °F / 18 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).8 °C / -5 °C, 5 rain days46 °F / 23 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.14 °C / -1 °C, 6 rain days57 °F / 30 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 3 °C, 6 rain days66 °F / 37 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 8 °C, 6 rain days77 °F / 46 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.31 °C / 13 °C, 4 rain days88 °F / 55 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).34 °C / 17 °C, 5 rain days93 °F / 63 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).32 °C / 16 °C, 6 rain days90 °F / 61 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 11 °C, 5 rain days81 °F / 52 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C / 4 °C, 5 rain days66 °F / 39 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.11 °C / -3 °C, 5 rain days52 °F / 27 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).4 °C / -8 °C, 5 rain days39 °F / 18 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday