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Canyon in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
High
United States overall
Prices
High
United States overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Canyon

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • CanyonHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 2 days
  • Desert Southwest, United States · Las Vegas, Phoenix, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Death Valleyhot

    Spring and autumn are park season; June–August tops 40–45 °C (104–113 °F) in the low desert, and July–September monsoon storms bring flash floods in canyons.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall
High
Prices · United States overall
High

United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Canyon, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Mar: 3 °C (37 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 2 (better)

    Mar: 6

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Mar: 2

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (high heat).

March: Inside Canyon's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.

Canyon: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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