Best Time to Visit Grand Canyon

March to May, September to November

Months to avoid: July to August (extreme heat below the rim, peak crowds)

Recommended stay: 2-3 days

Plan Grand Canyon for March to May, September to November. Give it 2-3 days. The window to avoid is July to August (extreme heat below the rim, peak crowds).

What the season gets you

• The first look over the rim is a jaw-on-the-floor moment
• Sunrise and sunset set the layered rock on fire with colour
• Below-rim trails quickly leave the crowds behind