GRAND CANYON in WINTER

Why Visit the Grand Canyon in Winter?

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Can You See Much if It Snows?

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What's the Weather Like at the Grand Canyon in Winter?

The weather at the Grand Canyon during winter can be unpredictable and changeable . This is just one of the risks you’ll need to factor in when visiting the Grand Canyon at this time of year. The average high is 45°F/7°C and the average low is 18°F/-8°C.

Top Things to Do in Grand Canyon in Winter

Watch the Sunrise

The most beautiful time at Grand Canyon National Park is undeniably during sunrise and sunset as the sun casts its golden glow onto the canyon, lighting it on fire, so to speak. Click here to find out all the best sunrise and sunset viewpoints in Grand Canyon South Rim READ MORE HERE

Drive Around and Enjoy the Views

Desert View Drive has some beautiful, natural scenery to take in, not just of the canyon itself. On Hermit Road, you can drive along and admire the views from your car as many of the viewpoints are close to the road itself. FIND OUT MORE

Go Hiking or Walking

Hiking and walking around is one of the best things to do in the Grand Canyon South Rim. Even in winter, if you wrap up well and have adequate clothing, it’s very pleasurable. Check the full guide here for all the winter hiking trails

Take a Helicopter Ride over the Grand Canyon

To make the most of the views, you can also opt for a Helicopter Ride over the Grand Canyon. It’s one of the best ways to take in the views and the sheer size of the canyon, not to mention it’s super fun too. Many tours depart from Tusayan which isn’t far to go to board your chopper.

Visit the Most Iconic Viewpoints

Most of your time at the Grand Canyon will most probably be spent driving from one iconic viewpoint to another. You don’t need to drive far to find another excuse to park up and enjoy the scenery from another vantage point. Some viewpoints not to be missed are Desert Viewpoint, Mather Point and Hopi Point. FIND ALL THE VIEWPOINTS HERE

Happy Travels!

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