Winter
Dec → Feb4 to 7°
nights -4 to -2°
- 7 rainy days · 35 mm
When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
- Jan4°not recommended
- Feb7°not recommended
- Mar13°not recommended
- Apr17°fair
- May23°recommended
- Jun29°recommended
- Jul34°fair
- Aug33°fair
- Sep27°recommended
- Oct19°recommended
- Nov10°fair
- Dec4°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Salt Lake City, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | -4° | 36 mm | 7 d | |
| February | 7° | -2° | 33 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 13° | 2° | 44 mm | 7 d | |
| April | 17° | 5° | 55 mm | 8 d | |
| May | 23° | 10° | 46 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| June | 29° | 15° | 24 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| July | 34° | 20° | 12 mm | 2 d | |
| August | 33° | 19° | 15 mm | 3 d | |
| September | 27° | 14° | 27 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| October | 19° | 6° | 32 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| November | 10° | 0° | 34 mm | 6 d | |
| December | 4° | -4° | 36 mm | 7 d |
The four seasons in Salt Lake City, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Salt Lake City Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May13 to 23°
nights 2 to 10°
- 7 rainy days · 48 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug29 to 34°
nights 15 to 20°
- 3 rainy days · 17 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov10 to 27°
nights 0 to 14°
- 5 rainy days · 31 mm
Book early for May to June and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Salt Lake City, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 15h05 of daylight, in December 9h16, a difference of 5h49.
9h33Jan
10h35Feb
11h49Mar
13h15Apr
14h26May
15h05Jun
14h49Jul
13h47Aug
12h24Sep
11h02Oct
9h50Nov
9h16Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Salt Lake City Airport" (40.78°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Salt Lake City, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: March, April, May, June, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended4°-4° at night
- 36 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended7°-2° at night
- 33 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended13°2° at night
- 44 mm · 7 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair17°5° at night
- 55 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended23°10° at night
- 46 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended29°15° at night
- 24 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Fair34°20° at night
- 12 mm · 2 d
Busy, without the crush
August
Fair33°19° at night
- 15 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended27°14° at night
- 27 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended19°6° at night
- 32 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair10°0° at night
- 34 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended4°-4° at night
- 36 mm · 7 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 36 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 33 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 13 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Rain stays light: 44 mm over 7 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 17 °C at best, 5 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (55 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 46 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 29 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Hardly any rain (24 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
July. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Hardly any rain (12 mm over 2 days). Busy season, without the crush.
August. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 19 °C at night. Hardly any rain (15 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 27 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Rain stays light: 27 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 32 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 10 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Rain stays light: 34 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, -4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 36 mm over 7 days. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
May to June and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 19 to 29 °C, with 5 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Salt Lake City Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Salt Lake City?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 44 mm over 7 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Salt Lake City Airport).
What is the hottest month in Salt Lake City?
July, with 34 °C on average in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Salt Lake City Airport).
What is the coldest month in Salt Lake City?
January, with 4 °C at best during the day and -4 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Salt Lake City Airport).
What is the driest month in Salt Lake City?
July: 12 mm over 2 days of rain, against 55 mm in April, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Salt Lake City?
The gap between day and night reaches 14 °C in June: 29 °C in the afternoon, 15 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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