When to go · Canyon
Canyon in June
Good month. Outside 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.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside 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.
Is another month better than June?
June is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in June
- CanyonHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 3 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.Spring and autumn are park season; June–August tops 104–113 °F (40–45 °C) 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: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.
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
Jun: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Night low
Jun: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Mar: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 3 (better)
Mar: 6
Crowds
Jun: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Jun: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Mar: 2
June: Outside 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.
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