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Best time to visit · Utah, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Canyonlands is April & May and September & October, scoring up to 98/100 with highs around 67°F (19°C) and 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain in October. March is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 40°F to 96°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 9.1 in (230 mm) of rain and snow.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 40°F4°C | 45°F7°C | 57°F14°C | 66°F19°C | 77°F25°C | 91°F33°C | 96°F35°C | 91°F33°C | 82°F28°C | 67°F19°C | 52°F11°C | 40°F4°C |
| Avg low | 22°F-5°C | 25°F-4°C | 31°F0°C | 38°F3°C | 48°F9°C | 60°F15°C | 68°F20°C | 65°F18°C | 55°F13°C | 41°F5°C | 30°F-1°C | 23°F-5°C |
| Rain/snow | 0.6 in16 mm | 0.6 in16 mm | 0.7 in17 mm | 0.6 in16 mm | 0.7 in17 mm | 0.4 in10 mm | 1.0 in25 mm | 0.9 in24 mm | 1.1 in27 mm | 1.1 in27 mm | 0.6 in16 mm | 0.7 in19 mm |
| Humidity | 61% | 55% | 46% | 39% | 33% | 24% | 30% | 33% | 34% | 41% | 49% | 60% |
| Cloud | 54% | 54% | 50% | 49% | 45% | 31% | 45% | 44% | 32% | 36% | 43% | 55% |
| Comfort | 52 | 60 | 81 | 94 | 95 | 77 | 61 | 72 | 96 | 98 | 75 | 52 |
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. The grid cell sits at about 1,536 m (5,040 ft), close to Canyonlands's own ~1,549 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 40–45°F (4–7°C) and lows down to 22°F (-5°C). About 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (December & January), averaging 55/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 57°F highs in March to 77°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain, 22% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in March. Comfort peaks here: April & May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 90/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 91–96°F (33–35°C). About 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain falls across these months, 26% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 60°F (15°C). Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 70/100.
Temperatures slide from 82°F highs in September to 52°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 2.8 in (70 mm) of rain, 30% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in November. Comfort peaks here: September & October rank with the year's best, and the season averages 90/100.
By comfort score: 7 Great, 3 Good and 2 Fair. Great months: March – June and September – November. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Canyonlands is April & May and September & October, scoring up to 98/100 with highs around 67°F (19°C) and 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain in October. March is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are December & January, mainly because of cool days.
September is the wettest month, averaging about 1.1 in (27 mm) of rain. June is the driest, with about 0.4 in (10 mm). The yearly total is around 9.1 in (230 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C) and highs of 40°F (4°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 96°F (35°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 29%, and highs peak around 96°F (35°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – March, bottoming out around 22°F (-5°C) in January.
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