Climate Insights for Kayenta

The climate in Kayenta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 227mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 27mm of rainfall. Kayenta is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 54cm accumulating over the season.

Kayenta has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between May and June, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Kayenta is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 227mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 27mm of rainfall. August and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 4mm. That's 23mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 54cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.

Kayenta is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Kayenta, which began on June 21, 2026. Kayenta is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 94 days from now.

The best time to visit Kayenta is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 16mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kayenta based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.