Mexico's Copper Canyon
A canyon system deeper and bigger than the Grand Canyon that most people have never heard of, a railway that threads through eighty-six tunnels to get there, and Tarahumara runners who make the whole thing look easy.
The best time to visit Mexico's Copper Canyon is Mar–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F). Local time there is 21:33 (UTC-6).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
March · high 76°F · rain 0.3in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Chihuahua, this page’s gateway
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C64°F | 6mm0.2in | 10.5h10.5h | |
| February | 20°C68°F | 11mm0.4in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| March | 24°C76°F | 7mm0.3in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 29°C83°F | 4mm0.2in | 12.8h12.8h | in the recommended window |
| May | 32°C90°F | 6mm0.2in | 13.6h13.6h | in the recommended window |
| June | 34°C94°F | 27mm1.1in | 14.0h14.0h | |
| July | 33°C92°F | 19mm0.7in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| August | 32°C90°F | 60mm2.4in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| September | 29°C85°F | 54mm2.1in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| October | 26°C79°F | 18mm0.7in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 21°C70°F | 16mm0.6in | 10.7h10.7h | |
| December | 19°C65°F | 7mm0.3in | 10.3h10.3h |
Good to know
- Currency
- MXN · peso
- Language
- Spanish, Nahuatl, Yucatec Maya
- Driving
- on the right
United States: Type A, B at home, no adapter needed. 127 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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When is the best time to visit Mexico's Copper Canyon?
The best time to visit Mexico's Copper Canyon is Mar–May, Sep–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 28°C (83°F).
How warm does Mexico's Copper Canyon get?
Typical daytime highs in Mexico's Copper Canyon are Mar–May 28°C (83°F), Jun–Aug 33°C (92°F), Sep–Nov 26°C (78°F), Dec–Feb 19°C (66°F).
Is Mexico's Copper Canyon expensive?
On the ground, Mexico's Copper Canyon is budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Mexico's Copper Canyon good for?
Mexico's Copper Canyon is good for moving about and doing things, landscape doing the heavy lifting, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water.