Atoko Point

Cliff Scenic Grand Canyon viewpoint on the North Rim

How to Get to Atoko Point #

Atoko Point is on the North Rim/Grand Canyon area in Arizona. Access is by road from nearby park facilities; depending on exact coordinates, approaches may require travel on park roads and short hikes to the viewpoint. Check Grand Canyon National Park maps and current access advisories.

Tips for Visiting Atoko Point #

Bring binoculars and a camera with a telephoto lens for canyon and plateau views.
Morning light is best for layered views into the Grand Canyon's eastern rims; late afternoon brings long shadows and color contrasts.

Best Time to Visit Atoko Point #

Atoko Point is best visited in spring and autumn for comfortable temperatures and clear visibility across the canyon.

Spring

March-May · 5-20°C (41-68°F)

Mild temperatures and high visibility; good for hiking and viewpoint photography.

Autumn

September-November · 5-20°C (41-68°F)

Cooler conditions and fewer crowds than summer; dramatic light for vistas.

Weather & Climate near Atoko Point #

Climate

Atoko Point's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 27°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

27°

Warmest Month

-8°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm).

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-8° – 4°

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-7° – 6°

Weather

39 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -5°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain.

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-5° – 8°

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

-2° – 12°

Weather

28 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cold

10°C

Temperature

2° – 18°

Weather

16 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 13 mm.

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

6° – 24°

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

10° – 27°

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

August

August is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

10° – 26°

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

7° – 22°

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

1° – 16°

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-3° – 9°

Weather

34 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-8° – 5°

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

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