Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 14°
nights -1 to 1°
- 6 rainy days · 48 mm
When is the best time to visit Zion National Park?
- Jan12°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar19°fair
- Apr23°recommended
- May29°recommended
- Jun35°fair
- Jul38°not recommended
- Aug37°fair
- Sep33°recommended
- Oct26°recommended
- Nov18°recommended
- Dec11°fair
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Zion National Park, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | -1° | 51 mm | 6 d | |
| February | 14° | 1° | 52 mm | 6 d | |
| March | 19° | 4° | 51 mm | 6 d | |
| April | 23° | 7° | 31 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| May | 29° | 11° | 20 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| June | 35° | 17° | 6 mm | 1 d | |
| July | 38° | 21° | 29 mm | 4 d | |
| August | 37° | 20° | 41 mm | 4 d | |
| September | 33° | 16° | 30 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| October | 26° | 9° | 31 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| November | 18° | 3° | 30 mm | 3 d | ✓ |
| December | 11° | -1° | 42 mm | 5 d |
The four seasons in Zion National Park, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Zion National Park) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May19 to 29°
nights 4 to 11°
- 4 rainy days · 34 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug35 to 38°
nights 17 to 21°
- 3 rainy days · 25 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov18 to 33°
nights 3 to 16°
- 3 rainy days · 30 mm
Book early for April to May and September to November
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 Zion National Park, 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 14h42 of daylight, in December 9h37, a difference of 5h06.
9h52Jan
10h46Feb
11h51Mar
13h06Apr
14h09May
14h42Jun
14h29Jul
13h35Aug
12h22Sep
11h10Oct
10h07Nov
9h37Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Zion National Park" (37.21°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Zion National Park, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Hiking: January, February, March, April, May, October, November
- Towns & culture: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December
- 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 recommended12°-1° at night
- 51 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°1° at night
- 52 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair19°4° at night
- 51 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended23°7° at night
- 31 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended29°11° at night
- 20 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair35°17° at night
- 6 mm · 1 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended38°21° at night
- 29 mm · 4 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Fair37°20° at night
- 41 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended33°16° at night
- 30 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended26°9° at night
- 31 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Recommended18°3° at night
- 30 mm · 3 d
Busy, without the crush
December
Fair11°-1° at night
- 42 mm · 5 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 12 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 52 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 19 °C in the afternoon and 4 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 7 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 31 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 29 °C in the afternoon and 11 °C at night. Hardly any rain (20 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
June. Real heat: 35 °C at the warmest of the day, 17 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 1 day). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 38 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Rain stays light: 29 mm over 4 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 37 °C at the warmest of the day, 20 °C at night. Rain stays light: 41 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
September. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 16 °C at night. Hardly any rain (30 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
October. 26 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C at night. Rain stays light: 31 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 3 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (30 mm over 3 days). Busy season, without the crush.
December. Cool: 11 °C at best, -1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 42 mm over 5 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 Zion National Park?
April to May and September to November: over these months, average highs range from 18 to 33 °C, with 3 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Zion National Park).
Which month should you avoid in Zion National Park?
February: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 52 mm over 6 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Zion National Park).
What is the hottest month in Zion National Park?
July, with 38 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Zion National Park).
What is the coldest month in Zion National Park?
December, with 11 °C at best during the day and -1 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Zion National Park).
What is the driest month in Zion National Park?
June: 6 mm over 1 day of rain, against 52 mm in February, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Zion National Park?
The gap between day and night reaches 18 °C in May: 29 °C in the afternoon, 11 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
When is the best time to hike in Zion National Park?
January, February, March, April, May, October, November: highs between 12 and 29 °C and no more than 9 days of rain a month on 2015-2024 averages (Zion National Park), the safest windows for walking.
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