Late summer · Weather & things to do
Bryce Canyon in August
The year's rain peaks now, with about 1.3 in (33 mm) falling in Bryce Canyon, alongside highs near 79°F (26°C) and lows of 53°F (12°C).
At 97/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 1.3 in (33 mm)
- Humidity
- 38%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 27 min
- Comfort score
- 97/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 79°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Low humidity, around 38%, makes the air feel crisp and dry.
Rain is moderate at about 1.3 in (33 mm) for the month.
Plan around August
August is one of Bryce Canyon's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Comfort improves from 90/100 in July to 97/100.
- Our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends Mar – May, so August falls outside its suggested window.
- Our Utah Mighty Five route recommends Mar – May, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 53°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bryce Canyon in August
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Bryce Canyon Astronomy Program
Ranger-led night sky talks and telescope viewing in one of the darkest parks in the US.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best moonless nights, May–Sep.
Mossy Cave Trail
Short walk off Hwy 12 to a seasonal waterfall and a dripping alcove.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best summer.
Queen's Garden Trail
Gentlest trail into the hoodoos, down from Sunrise Point.
Why now August scores 97/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Navajo Loop and Queen's Garden Trail
3-mile combo descending through Wall Street's slot to Queen Victoria hoodoo.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 1.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Bryce Canyon Pines Restaurant
Roadside restaurant known for homemade fruit pies.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Bryce Point
Southern end of the amphitheater with the widest panorama of the hoodoos.
Nearby in August
- Zion in August~50 mi · highs 86°F, 1.3 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in August~70 mi · highs 89°F, 1.0 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Grand Canyon in August~103 mi · highs 96°F, 2.0 in rain · 9°C (17°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Canyonlands in August~136 mi · highs 91°F, 0.9 in rain · 7°C (12°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,993 m to Bryce Canyon's ~2,496 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bryce Canyon in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Bryce Canyon?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 97/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain. Our Las Vegas & National Parks route recommends Mar – May, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Bryce Canyon in August?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bryce Canyon in August?
Not much: about 1.3 in (33 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 10.4 in (263 mm).
What should I pack for Bryce Canyon in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 53°F), lip balm and moisturizer (dry air) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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