Updated October 2026
Canyon de Chelly National Monument Weather by Month
Canyon de Chelly National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 93°F and a low of 60°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 44°F and an average low of 19°F. August is the wettest month, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in December, at about 1.5 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 11.2 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Canyon de Chelly National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
93°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
19°F avg low
Wettest month
Aug
1.3 in avg
Snowiest month
Dec
1.5 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.4 h of daylight
Average weather at Canyon de Chelly by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F | 19°F | 0.8 in | 1.1 in | 9.8 h |
| February | 51°F | 24°F | 0.7 in | 0.9 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 61°F | 29°F | 0.7 in | 0.6 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 69°F | 36°F | 0.5 in | 0.1 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 79°F | 44°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 13.9 h |
| June | 90°F | 53°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| July | 93°F | 60°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in | 14.2 h |
| August | 90°F | 59°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 83°F | 50°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 70°F | 38°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 56°F | 27°F | 0.6 in | 0.6 in | 10.0 h |
| December | 43°F | 20°F | 0.7 in | 1.5 in | 9.6 h |
| Year total | 8.9 in | 4.9 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00021248, 11.2 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Canyon de Chelly is at that time of year.
Canyon de Chelly weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 43°F in December to 51°F in February, with average lows between 19°F and 24°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 2.2 inches of precipitation, about 25% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 3.5 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.6 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 61°F in March to 79°F in May, with average lows between 29°F and 44°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 1.7 inches of precipitation, about 19% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 0.7 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 93°F in July, between 90°F in June and 90°F in August, with average lows between 53°F and 60°F. The average high is 90°F or hotter in all three months. Together the three months average 2.7 inches of precipitation, about 30% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.4 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 83°F in September to 56°F in November, with average lows between 27°F and 50°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 2.3 inches of precipitation, about 26% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.7 inches for the season. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Canyon de Chelly's elevation is about 5,500 feet. Spring is cool and windy; highs from 50 to 70; lows of 35 degrees. Expect dust storms and canyon flooding. Summer is hot and dry; highs from 85 to 100; lows of 51 degrees. Drink plenty of water outdoors. Fall is warm and often wet; highs from 60 to 80; lows of 40 degrees. Expect lightning, thunderstorms, and flash floods. Winter is cold and breezy; highs from 40 to 60; lows of 18 degrees. Expect 1-4 inches of snow and freezing nighttime temperatures.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Canyon de Chelly
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 36.14°N, 109.34°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Canyon de Chelly National Monument →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.3× the visitors of the park's average month. August is the busiest month of the year and February the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Canyon de Chelly National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Canyon de Chelly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, with an average high of 93°F and an average low of 60°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 11.2 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Canyon de Chelly National Monument, with an average low of 19°F and an average high of 44°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
August is the wettest month, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation. June is the driest, at about 0.3 inches. The station records about 8.9 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 11.2 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 4.9 inches of snow a year. December is the snowiest month, at about 1.5 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 7 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00021248), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.