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April & May and September & October are the best time to visit Arches on the climate data: October scores 98/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain. March is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are July and December & January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 42°F to 97°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 11.9 in (302 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 42°F6°C | 47°F8°C | 58°F14°C | 67°F19°C | 78°F25°C | 92°F33°C | 97°F36°C | 92°F33°C | 83°F29°C | 68°F20°C | 54°F12°C | 42°F6°C |
| Avg low | 24°F-4°C | 27°F-3°C | 34°F1°C | 40°F4°C | 50°F10°C | 61°F16°C | 69°F21°C | 66°F19°C | 57°F14°C | 43°F6°C | 33°F0°C | 25°F-4°C |
| Rain/snow | 0.9 in23 mm | 0.9 in23 mm | 0.9 in24 mm | 0.9 in22 mm | 0.9 in23 mm | 0.5 in12 mm | 1.2 in31 mm | 1.2 in31 mm | 1.3 in34 mm | 1.2 in31 mm | 0.8 in21 mm | 1.1 in27 mm |
| Humidity | 65% | 59% | 50% | 44% | 37% | 26% | 33% | 37% | 37% | 45% | 52% | 64% |
| Cloud | 54% | 54% | 50% | 49% | 45% | 31% | 45% | 44% | 32% | 36% | 43% | 55% |
| Comfort | 55 | 63 | 82 | 94 | 95 | 75 | 59 | 70 | 93 | 98 | 78 | 54 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,819 m (5,968 ft) to Arches's ~1,428 m (4,685 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 42–47°F (6–8°C) and lows down to 24°F (-4°C). About 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 24% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 57/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 58°F highs in March to 78°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 2.7 in (69 mm) of rain, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 34°F (1°C). April & May are among the best-scoring months (season average 90/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 92–97°F (33–36°C). About 2.9 in (74 mm) of rain falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 61°F (16°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (July), averaging 68/100.
Temperatures slide from 83°F highs in September to 54°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 3.4 in (86 mm) of rain, 28% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 33°F (0°C). September & October are among the best-scoring months (season average 90/100).
By comfort score: 7 Great, 2 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: March – June and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
April & May and September & October are the best time to visit Arches on the climate data: October scores 98/100, with highs around 68°F (20°C) and 1.2 in (31 mm) of rain. March is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are July and December & January, mainly because of cool days.
September is the wettest month, averaging about 1.3 in (34 mm) of rain. June is the driest, with about 0.5 in (12 mm). The yearly total is around 11.9 in (302 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C) and highs of 42°F (6°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 97°F (36°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 32%, and highs peak around 97°F (36°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in December – February, bottoming out around 24°F (-4°C) in January.
Poll the group on April & May and September & October dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
