Cape Royal
Cliff Scenic viewpoint on Grand Canyon's North Rim
On the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Cape Royal offers short trails to viewpoints like Angel’s Window and wide canyon panoramas. Visitors come for sunrise and accessible rim walks.
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How to Get to Cape Royal #
From the North Rim Visitor Center, follow Cape Royal Road (a paved spur off AZ-67) east across the Walhalla Plateau; the drive is about 10-20 miles depending on the route and parking is available at the viewpoint. The North Rim is reached from Jacob Lake (US-89A/US-89 access) or by the longer scenic drives that cross northern Arizona. Check the National Park Service website or North Rim road status before traveling.
Tips for Visiting Cape Royal #
- Visit at first light or late afternoon to avoid tour-bus surges and to see the canyon walls glow; Angel's Window is busiest mid-morning.
- Access to Cape Royal is seasonal - check North Rim opening dates (generally mid-May to mid-October) before planning.
- Bring binoculars and a wide-angle lens: the viewpoint looks east and south, and the river's great bend is best seen from the observation areas rather than the parking lot.
Best Time to Visit Cape Royal #
Cape Royal is part of the Grand Canyon's North Rim and is best visited during the North Rim's summer season when the access road is open.
Weather & Climate near Cape Royal #
Cape Royal'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.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with 54 mm of rain.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 54 mm of rain.
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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