Late winter · Weather & things to do
Grand Canyon in February
Grand Canyon warms up: highs climb to 57°F (14°C), from 52°F in January, with lows of 34°F (1°C) and about 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 80/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 34°F (1°C)
- Rain
- 1.1 in (28 mm)
- Humidity
- 56%
- Cloud cover
- 51%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What February feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 57°F (14°C), good for long walks.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 34°F (1°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is scarce: about 1.1 in (28 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are March – May and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 73/100 in January to 80/100.
- Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 34°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Grand Canyon in February
February is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Rim Trail
Mostly paved path linking overlooks from Yavapai Point toward Hermits Rest.
Why now February scores 80/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
El Tovar Dining Room
Historic 1905 lodge dining room steps from the rim.
El Tovar Lounge
Small lodge bar with a porch overlooking the rim.
Arizona Steakhouse
Southwestern steakhouse at Bright Angel Lodge with big canyon windows.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 1.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Yavapai Geology Museum
Glass-walled museum on the rim that explains the canyon's rock layers.
Nearby in February
- Sedona in February~88 mi · highs 55°F, 1.9 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Zion in February~97 mi · highs 44°F, 1.4 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bryce Canyon in February~103 mi · highs 37°F, 0.9 in rain or snow · 11°C (20°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in February~158 mi · highs 45°F, 0.7 in rain or snow · 6°C (12°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,837 m to Grand Canyon's ~1,015 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Grand Canyon in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Grand Canyon?
It's middling, scoring 80/100. The best months are March – May and October & November, at up to 99. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain. Our Grand Canyon & Arizona route recommends Mar – May, so February is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Grand Canyon in February?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 34°F (1°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Grand Canyon in February?
Not much: about 1.1 in (28 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 12.4 in (314 mm).
What should I pack for Grand Canyon in February?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 34°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Grand Canyon in February?
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