Grand Canyon Village, AZ weather in October
October in Grand Canyon Village: mild and mostly dry. Highs 66°F, lows 30°F, about 5 wet days and about 1.1 in of snow. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 66°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.1 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 71°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 15% | 14% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:23 am / 6:12 pm | 6:50 am / 5:34 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical October day
- 6 am33°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon62°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm41°Fdew point 25°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Grand Canyon NP Airport (8 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry October brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.1 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202020: average high 73°F
- Coolest October2018: average high 59°F
- Wettest October2004: 4.5 in
- Driest October2014: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading85°F (October 1, 2010)
- Lowest reading-3°F (October 30, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 77°F | 66°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 30°F | 21°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 19 | 18 | 5 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.3 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Page, AZ71 mi · high 72°F · 4 wet days
- Drier: Las Vegas, NV166 mi · high 81°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT112 mi · high 58°F · 5 wet days
How Grand Canyon Village ranks in October
- Normal high237th warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days89th driest of 378
What to pack for Grand Canyon Village in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 66°F
- Layers – afternoons near 66°F but nights near 30°F
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Frost in October
The first fall frost typically comes around Oct 3; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Sep 22. All frost dates for Grand Canyon Village.
Heating and cooling
October has 533 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Grand Canyon Village in October?
The normal high is 66°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was -3°F (October 30, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Grand Canyon Village in October?
About 5 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (4.5 in); the driest was in 2014, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Grand Canyon Village in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 1.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is October a good time to visit Grand Canyon Village?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Grand Canyon Village (72 out of 100). It has about 18 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and humidity and wind by hour: Grand Canyon NP Airport (USW00003195), 7.8 mi S of the city center, 6,606 ft (284 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and frost dates: Grand Canyon NP 2 (USC00023596), 0.6 mi SE of the city center, 6,785 ft (105 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Bright Angel RS (USC00021001), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 8,000 ft (1,110 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).