Manakacha Point

Cliff Grand Canyon cliff viewpoint on the North Rim

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Manakacha Point
Manakacha Point, Grand Canyon National Park vicinity, Arizona
36.2367, -112.6671

How to Get to Manakacha Point #

Access is from the North Rim corridor of Grand Canyon National Park; follow Highway 67 north from Jacob Lake toward the North Rim entrance, then forest and park roads to viewpoints. Winter closures may apply to the North Rim; check park road status before travel.

Tips for Visiting Manakacha Point #

  • Bring binoculars for canyon and river views; early morning light is sharpest for photos.
  • Watch for rattlesnake habitat warnings in late summer and stay on maintained trails.
  • Combine this point with nearby Grand Canyon rim viewpoints for full context.

Best Time to Visit Manakacha Point #

Best visited in spring or fall for comfortable temperatures and clear views; summer brings heat and afternoon storms.

Spring/Fall
March-May & September-November · 10-25°C (50-77°F) at rim, colder at night
Milder temperatures and clearer skies for hiking and viewpoints.
Summer
June-August · 20-35°C (68-95°F)
Hotter, possibility of monsoon storms; early starts recommended.

Weather & Climate near Manakacha Point #

Climate

Manakacha Point's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3° 10°

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 13°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
20°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
26°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 31°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
18° 35°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with 39 mm of rain.

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 30°

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
16°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 11°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

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