Weather and Safety

WEATHER IN THE GRAND CANYON

The weather in the Grand Canyon varies tremendously from the rim to the canyon floor, with as much as a 30 degree Fahrenheit difference. For this reason, the Canyon is truly a year round hiking destination. To be fully prepared, please follow the recommended clothing list closely (this list comes as part of your trip packet). Read below for average high and low temperatures at the South Rim and the Canyon bottom:

         
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES (Fahrenheit)
         
 
Month
South Rim
Canyon Bottom
  
 
hi
low
hi
low
  
 
Dec-Feb
41°
18°
60°
38°
  
 
March
51°
25°
71°
48°
  
 
April
60°
32°
82°
56°
  
 
May
70°
39°
92°
63°
  
 
Jun-Aug
82°
53°
108°
75°
  
 
September
76°
47°
97°
69°
  
 
October
65°
36°
84°
58°
  
 
November
52°
27°
68°
46°
  
             

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Your safety is our top priority. Our tours are led by professional guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT's, each with years of guiding and medical experience. We've developed comprehensive risk management protocols that our guides adhere to in case of an emergency, and most tours carry a satellite phone. If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-4453 (HIKE) for more information.

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