What is the weather like in Grand Canyon National Park vs White Sands National Park in August?

In August, Grand Canyon National Park averages 38°C high / 22°C low with about 32 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 35°C high / 18°C low with about 51 mm.

Grand Canyon National Park vs White Sands National Park in August

White Sands National Park is the better pick in August — 49 vs 37 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is sweltering, a little rain, while Grand Canyon National Park is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.

Grand Canyon National Park vs White Sands National Park — August climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Grand Canyon National Park	🇺🇸 White Sands National Park
Comfort score	37/100 (F)	49/100 (F)
Feels-like high	39°C	36°C
Avg high / low	38° / 22°	35° / 18°
Rainfall	32 mm	51 mm
Rainy days	5	4
Humidity	36%	42%
Air quality (AQI)	37	65

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Grand Canyon National Park 🇺🇸 United Statessweltering, a little rain, clean air · best March37
White Sands National Park 🇺🇸 United Statessweltering, a little rain · best March49

Grand Canyon National Park vs White Sands National Park in August — FAQ

Is August better in Grand Canyon National Park or White Sands National Park?: White Sands National Park is the better pick in August — 49 vs 37 on SeasonMap's comfort score. White Sands National Park is sweltering, a little rain, while Grand Canyon National Park is sweltering, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Grand Canyon National Park vs White Sands National Park in August?: In August, Grand Canyon National Park averages 38°C high / 22°C low with about 32 mm of rain; White Sands National Park averages 35°C high / 18°C low with about 51 mm.