When to go · Grants
Grants, month by month
The best months for Grants: Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.8 °C (46 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 4 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).11 °C (52 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 4 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 4 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.15 °C (59 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 4 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Grants's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.19 °C (66 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 3 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Grants's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.24 °C (75 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 3 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 3 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.30 °C (86 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon storms and heat), early October (Balloon Fiesta fills rooms for 100 mi).32 °C (90 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 8 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (monsoon storms and heat), early October (Balloon Fiesta fills rooms for 100 mi).30 °C (86 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 8 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Grants's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.27 °C (81 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 5 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Grants's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.21 °C (70 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 4 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 4 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.14 °C (57 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 3 rain days57 °F (14 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.9 °C (48 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 4 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Grants, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Apr: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
May: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 3
May: 3
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Grants's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Grants's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Grants: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.