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Best Time to Hike West Rim Trail

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

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Month-by-month weather on West Rim Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 30°F-1°C 19°F-7°C 87 mm 16
February 37°F3°C 21°F-6°C 52 mm 13
March 50°F10°C 30°F-1°C 68 mm 13
April 58°F14°C 38°F3°C 130 mm 16
May 68°F20°C 50°F10°C 108 mm 18
June 78°F25°C 60°F15°C 90 mm 17
July 82°F28°C 63°F17°C 71 mm 14
August 76°F25°C 59°F15°C 117 mm 12
September 74°F23°C 54°F12°C 55 mm 9
October 61°F16°C 43°F6°C 85 mm 9
November 47°F9°C 34°F1°C 78 mm 15
December 35°F2°C 22°F-6°C 77 mm 15

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 West 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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