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Best Time to Visit Park City

May – September are the best time to visit Park City on the climate data: June scores 98/100, with highs around 74°F (24°C) and 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain. The toughest months are February & March and December, mainly because of cool days.

Park City, Utah, United States
Best months
May – Sep
Toughest
Feb & Mar and Dec
Warmest
Jul · 84°F
Coldest nights
Jan · 12°F
Wettest
Dec · 2.3 in
Driest
Jun · 1.0 in

These averages also cover Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Park City weather by month

Highs run from 30°F to 84°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 20.3 in (516 mm) of rain and snow.

-4°5°14°23°32°41°50°59°68°77°86°30°Jan32°Feb41°Mar50°Apr61°May74°Jun84°Jul81°Aug71°Sep55°Oct42°Nov30°Dec050100
Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Park City, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high30°F-1°C32°F0°C41°F5°C50°F10°C61°F16°C74°F24°C84°F29°C81°F27°C71°F22°C55°F13°C42°F5°C30°F-1°C
Avg low12°F-11°C13°F-11°C22°F-6°C28°F-2°C36°F2°C46°F8°C55°F13°C53°F12°C44°F7°C32°F0°C23°F-5°C13°F-11°C
Rain/snow2.0 in51 mm1.7 in42 mm1.9 in48 mm2.2 in57 mm1.9 in49 mm1.0 in26 mm1.0 in26 mm1.2 in31 mm1.7 in43 mm1.7 in42 mm1.7 in42 mm2.3 in59 mm
Humidity87%88%76%67%59%47%43%44%47%58%70%85%
Cloud60%64%63%62%56%37%39%39%35%45%55%63%
Comfort494849638598909798795447

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 ~2,364 m (7,756 ft) to Park City's ~2,114 m (6,936 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.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Park City season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 30–32°F (-1–0°C), and nights reach 12°F (-11°C). About 6.0 in (152 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 29% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in February and December; the season averages 48/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 41°F highs in March to 61°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 6.1 in (154 mm) of rain or snow, 30% of the year's total. March & April are cold enough for snow. May is among the best-scoring months (season average 66/100).

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 74–84°F (24–29°C). It's the driest season, with only about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain, 16% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 46°F (8°C). Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 95/100.

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 71°F highs in September to 42°F by November. About 5.0 in (127 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. November is cold enough for snow. September is among the best-scoring months (season average 77/100).

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Plan by month

By comfort score: 6 Great, 1 Good and 5 Fair. Great months: May – October. Tap a month for its own guide.

Park City weather questions

When is the best time to visit Park City?

May – September are the best time to visit Park City on the climate data: June scores 98/100, with highs around 74°F (24°C) and 1.0 in (26 mm) of rain. The toughest months are February & March and December, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Park City?

December is the wettest month, averaging about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain or snow. June is the driest, with about 1.0 in (26 mm). The yearly total is around 20.3 in (516 mm).

What is the coldest month in Park City?

January is the coldest, with average lows of 12°F (-11°C) and highs of 30°F (-1°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 84°F (29°C).

Is Park City humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 45%, and highs peak around 84°F (29°C), so heat matters more than mugginess.

Does it get below freezing in Park City?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in November – April, bottoming out around 12°F (-11°C) in January.

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