Best Time to Visit Grand Canyon National Park
The best months to visit Grand Canyon National Park are February, April, June — computed from official NPS visitation (2021–2025 average), NOAA weather normals and daylight. July is the crowd peak (531,134 monthly visits); January is quietest at 32% of peak.
Monthly crowd curve
Average monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (NPS Visitor Use Statistics). Amber bar = current month.
Grand Canyon month by month
| Month | Verdict | Avg visits | % of peak | High / Low | Precip | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder | 169,417 | 32% | 42°F / 26°F | 1.8″ | 10h |
| February | Best window | 180,693 | 34% | 45°F / 27°F | 1.4″ | 10.9h |
| March | Shoulder | 357,723 | 67% | 52°F / 31°F | 1.3″ | 11.9h |
| April | Best window | 451,297 | 85% | 59°F / 36°F | 1.2″ | 13.1h |
| May | Peak crowds | 506,406 | 95% | 68°F / 44°F | 0.7″ | 14.1h |
| June | Best window | 501,319 | 94% | 80°F / 55°F | 0.4″ | 14.6h |
| July | Peak crowds | 531,134 | 100% | 84°F / 59°F | 2.4″ | 14.4h |
| August | Peak crowds | 477,093 | 90% | 81°F / 58°F | 2.7″ | 13.6h |
| September | Peak crowds | 429,427 | 81% | 75°F / 53°F | 1.6″ | 12.4h |
| October | Peak crowds | 440,501 | 83% | 63°F / 41°F | 1.4″ | 11.3h |
| November | Shoulder | 326,699 | 62% | 51°F / 33°F | 1.1″ | 10.3h |
| December | Shoulder | 297,951 | 56% | 43°F / 24°F | 1.2″ | 9.7h |
Crowds: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, mean of 2021–2025 (2020 excluded as a COVID-19 anomaly). Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals, station GRAND CANYON VISITOR CTR, AZ US (1 mi from park coordinates). Daylight: computed for the 15th of each month at the park's location. Methodology.
Common questions
What is the best month to visit Grand Canyon?
February, April, June rank best for Grand Canyon on VisitWhen's computed score — the strongest balance of low crowds (NPS data), comfortable weather (NOAA normals) and daylight, among months when the park’s headline access is typically open.
What is the most crowded month at Grand Canyon?
July: an average of 531,134 recreation visits (NPS, 2021–2025). The quietest is January, at 32% of the July peak.
How many people visit Grand Canyon per year?
Grand Canyon National Park averaged 4,669,660 recreation visits per year over 2021–2025, per official NPS Visitor Use Statistics.
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Last verified 2026-07-16 · all parks