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 (90–99°F) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F (32–37°C) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).4 °C (39 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C (90–99°F) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F (32–37°C) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).8 °C (46 °F) / -5 °C (23 °F), 5 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 23 °F (-5 °C), 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 (57 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 6 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 6 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.25 °C (77 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 6 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 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 (88 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C (90–99°F) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F (32–37°C) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).34 °C (93 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days93 °F (34 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C (90–99°F) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F (32–37°C) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 4 °C (39 °F), 5 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 39 °F (4 °C), 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 (52 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 5 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C (90–99°F) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (90–99°F (32–37°C) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).4 °C (39 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 5 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Grand Junction, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6
May: 6
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Grand Junction: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.