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Best Time to Hike South Rim Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for South Rim Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on South Rim Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 30°F-1°C 18°F-8°C 91 mm 11
February 35°F2°C 18°F-8°C 54 mm 10
March 47°F8°C 28°F-2°C 117 mm 14
April 56°F13°C 36°F2°C 118 mm 16
May 68°F20°C 50°F10°C 151 mm 15
June 78°F25°C 59°F15°C 132 mm 13
July 83°F29°C 64°F18°C 109 mm 12
August 77°F25°C 59°F15°C 89 mm 12
September 73°F23°C 53°F12°C 57 mm 5
October 61°F16°C 43°F6°C 90 mm 7
November 47°F8°C 33°F1°C 86 mm 10
December 32°F0°C 18°F-8°C 102 mm 13

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike South Rim Trail are September, October. Expect daytime highs around 68°F20°C and nights near 48°F9°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

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