When to Go
When to Go
October through May, when the desert is cooler, is when most of visitors arrive. Daytime temperatures range from the mid-70s in December and January to mid-90s in October and May. Lows can dip to near freezing in mid-winter, and you may even encounter snow at the higher elevations. Summers can be torrid, with daytime temperatures reaching 110°F.
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