Weather and Seasons

The South Rim is open year round, but the North Rim has limited access from mid-October until mid-May. Learn about winter activities here.

Plan on going for a hike in the Grand Canyon? Then make sure to be careful. Extreme heat, lack of shade and limited water sources can be a life-threatening nightmare.

The canyon sometimes gets fog called "temperature inversion" when warm air sits on top of cold air. A partial inversion occurs a couple times each year, usually in winter. Total inversions are rare.

With an elevation spanning from around 2000 feet to over 8000 feet (760-2440m), the Grand Canyon area experiences a variety of weather conditions.

Be prepared by using these resources for weather and road conditions.

In a place where heights reach 8,800 feet in elevation, the North Rim can accumulate vast amounts of snow.

Whether you drive yourself or take the free shuttle, there's always a way to access the park.

Grand Canyon South Rim, at about 7,000 feet elevation, is generally pleasant in the summer, with the average high temperature 84F and the average low 50F in July (the warmest month).

Weather can sidetrack your plans if you're not prepared, so guarantee your time in the park is spent relishing the moment by packing the right gear.