Canyon de Chelly National Monument in July
July at Canyon de Chelly National Monument averages a daytime high near 93°F and an overnight low around 60°F, with about 1.1" of precipitation. Visitation runs about 1.3× the park's average month, which makes July a busy month here.
- Average low
- 60°F
- Average high
- 93°F
Range across the year: 19°F to 93°F
- Precipitation
- 1.1 in
- Daylight
- 14.2 hours
Roughly 11% of the park's yearly visitors come in July: about 62,000 recreation visits in a typical year, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes July the 2nd-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the August peak (1.4×) and the February low (0.6×).
On our Best Time to Visit score July rates 29/100 ("Poor"). Our recommended month is October: pleasant weather with noticeably thinner crowds (shoulder season).
The daily average of about 77°F is hot, with afternoons near 93°F to plan the day around. These figures are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11.2 miles from the park.
July falls inside the park's busiest stretch: June, July and August together pull about 33% of the year's visitors, so a visit this month means sharing the park with the peak-season crowd.
You'll have about 14.2 hours of daylight in July to explore — near the year-round maximum.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 340,586 recreation visits, down 12.1% from 387,433 in 2024.
Across the past decade overall visitation has eased about 49.6%, so July may feel a touch quieter than it once did.
How July compares with the months around it
| Month | Avg high / low | Crowds | Best-time score |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 90°F / 53°F | 1.3× Busy | 43 Poor |
| July | 93°F / 60°F | 1.3× Busy | 29 Poor |
| August | 90°F / 59°F | 1.4× Busy | 36 Poor |
All twelve months at Canyon de Chelly, with the best time to visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
July averages a daytime high near 93°F and an overnight low around 60°F at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation. These are 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals from the nearest station, about 11.2 miles from the park, so conditions inside the park can differ, especially at other elevations.
July is busy at Canyon de Chelly National Monument (about 1.3× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Poor" at 29/100. Our recommended month is October.
The busiest month is August and the quietest is February. July sits at about 1.3× the park's average, or 11% of annual visitation.
A typical July sees about 62,000 recreation visits at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-10-11.