When to go · Grand Junction
Grand Junction in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C (90–99°F) desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).Avoid month. 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).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed 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).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- Grand JunctionHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 6 days
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 Grand Junction, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Aug: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Apr: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 6
Apr: 6
Crowds
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Apr: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (32–37°C desert heat), Dec–Feb (many wineries and sights on short hours).
April: Inside Grand Junction's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Grand Junction: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen