Copper Canyon
El Fuerte, Mexico
Copper Canyon is a mountain range in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico. It is one of the 66 sights in the country featured on this site and is ranked 29th in popularity based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between April and May, when temperatures are between 12 °C and 28 °C and rainfall is low. July is the wettest month with about 25 rainy days and high temperatures around 29 °C. From January to March and November to December, daily lows range from 4 °C to 7 °C.
To reach the area, you can fly into Ciudad Obregón International Airport, which is 204 km away, or General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport in Chihuahua, located 221 km from the canyon. The site is 1,264 km from Mexico City.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 164 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 40 | 27 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 82 | 164 | 145 | 91 | 37 | 25 | 42 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
