Climates
The Copper Canyon has two different climactic zones: alpine in the highlands and sub-tropical near the canyon floor. This means weather patterns can vary widely depending on what altitude and part of the canyon is being considered.
Summer Temperatures
Summer temperatures range between 70 and 80 degrees in the alpine canyon rim. Down in the canyon floor, it can go as high as 100 degrees with high humidity.
Rainy Season
Summer is also the rainy season in the canyon, with major thunderstorms appearing suddenly from July through September. These can cause dangerous flash floods.
Autumn
Autumn is drier and mild. The alpine regions are about 70 degrees by day and 60 degrees at night, with the sub-tropical regions seeing highs of 90 degrees and lows of 80 degrees.
Winter
Daytime temperatures around the rim are about 40 degrees but can drop to below freezing at night, while the canyon floor is a much warmer with temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees. Storms during the winter can put snow on the rim and rain on the floor.
Spring
Spring is similar to autumn in the canyon. The highland rim area is about 70 degrees by day and 60 degrees at night, and the canyon floor is between 90 degrees and 80 degrees.
Article Written By Edwin Thomas
Edwin Thomas has been writing since 1997. His work has appeared in various online publications, including The Black Table, Proboxing-Fans and others. A travel blogger, editor and writer, Thomas has traveled from Argentina to Vietnam in pursuit of stories. He holds a Master of Arts in international affairs from American University.
