Best time to visit Zion National Park
The short answer
Best months to visit Zion National Park: April–May and September–October. Daily highs run about 60–80°F, with about 80% of June's visitors.
Hardest months: December–March, mostly because of cold weather.
How we picked these months: each month is scored on daily highs (65–82°F is ideal), rain, snow and seasonal closures, then reduced by up to 30% for crowds, measured against the park's busiest month. We list the months within 15% of the top score (at most 5).
Weather and crowds by month
Zion National Park month by month
Park-wide averages across 5 locations. Crowds compare each month with the park's busiest month: Quiet is under 35% of it, Moderate under 60%, Busy under 85%, Peak above that.
| Month | Rating | High / low | Rain | Snow | Crowds | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 41° / 22°F | 0.7 in | 12.9 in | Quiet | – |
| February | Poor | 44° / 23°F | 0.6 in | 8.4 in | Quiet | – |
| March | Poor | 51° / 29°F | 1.1 in | 9.7 in | Busy | – |
| April | Best | 62° / 37°F | 0.8 in | 1.5 in | Busy | – |
| May | Best | 70° / 46°F | 0.8 in | 1.0 in | Peak | – |
| June | Good | 84° / 58°F | 0.2 in | – | Peak | – |
| July | Fair | 88° / 65°F | 0.9 in | – | Peak | – |
| August | Good | 85° / 62°F | 1.2 in | – | Busy | – |
| September | Best | 79° / 55°F | 1.1 in | – | Busy | – |
| October | Best | 66° / 42°F | 0.8 in | 0.9 in | Busy | – |
| November | Fair | 53° / 31°F | 0.6 in | 4.7 in | Moderate | – |
| December | Poor | 42° / 23°F | 0.7 in | 9.4 in | Quiet | – |
Weather by location
Parks with a big range of elevation can differ a lot from one area to another. Open a location to see its own numbers.
Park-wide (center of the park)
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F | 21°F | 0.8 in | 13.0 in |
| February | 43°F | 22°F | 0.6 in | 7.8 in |
| March | 50°F | 27°F | 1.2 in | 9.9 in |
| April | 61°F | 36°F | 0.9 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 0.7 in | 0.7 in |
| June | 83°F | 57°F | 0.2 in | – |
| July | 87°F | 63°F | 0.9 in | – |
| August | 84°F | 60°F | 1.1 in | – |
| September | 78°F | 53°F | 1.2 in | – |
| October | 65°F | 41°F | 0.8 in | 0.9 in |
| November | 52°F | 30°F | 0.6 in | 4.6 in |
| December | 41°F | 22°F | 0.8 in | 9.5 in |
Zion Canyon
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F | 25°F | 1.0 in | 11.8 in |
| February | 48°F | 26°F | 0.7 in | 7.5 in |
| March | 55°F | 32°F | 1.3 in | 9.0 in |
| April | 66°F | 40°F | 0.8 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 49°F | 0.7 in | 0.5 in |
| June | 88°F | 61°F | 0.2 in | – |
| July | 92°F | 68°F | 0.9 in | – |
| August | 89°F | 65°F | 1.3 in | – |
| September | 82°F | 58°F | 1.3 in | – |
| October | 70°F | 46°F | 0.9 in | 0.9 in |
| November | 57°F | 35°F | 0.7 in | 4.2 in |
| December | 46°F | 27°F | 0.9 in | 7.3 in |
East Rim
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F | 18°F | 0.7 in | 11.5 in |
| February | 43°F | 20°F | 0.6 in | 6.8 in |
| March | 50°F | 26°F | 1.1 in | 7.6 in |
| April | 62°F | 35°F | 0.8 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 43°F | 0.7 in | 0.6 in |
| June | 84°F | 56°F | 0.1 in | – |
| July | 88°F | 62°F | 0.8 in | – |
| August | 85°F | 59°F | 1.0 in | – |
| September | 78°F | 52°F | 0.9 in | – |
| October | 65°F | 40°F | 0.7 in | 0.5 in |
| November | 52°F | 28°F | 0.6 in | 4.0 in |
| December | 40°F | 19°F | 0.8 in | 9.2 in |
Kolob Canyons
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F | 24°F | 0.6 in | 11.9 in |
| February | 45°F | 25°F | 0.6 in | 9.3 in |
| March | 52°F | 31°F | 1.1 in | 9.5 in |
| April | 63°F | 40°F | 0.7 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 1.2 in |
| June | 86°F | 61°F | 0.2 in | – |
| July | 90°F | 68°F | 0.8 in | – |
| August | 87°F | 66°F | 0.9 in | – |
| September | 81°F | 58°F | 0.7 in | – |
| October | 68°F | 44°F | 0.6 in | 1.0 in |
| November | 54°F | 33°F | 0.6 in | 4.8 in |
| December | 43°F | 25°F | 0.8 in | 9.3 in |
Zion Wilderness
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F | 22°F | 0.5 in | 16.4 in |
| February | 40°F | 23°F | 0.5 in | 10.5 in |
| March | 47°F | 27°F | 1.0 in | 12.5 in |
| April | 57°F | 35°F | 0.8 in | 2.7 in |
| May | 66°F | 43°F | 1.1 in | 1.9 in |
| June | 80°F | 56°F | 0.3 in | – |
| July | 84°F | 62°F | 1.4 in | – |
| August | 81°F | 60°F | 1.6 in | – |
| September | 75°F | 53°F | 1.3 in | – |
| October | 63°F | 41°F | 0.9 in | 1.2 in |
| November | 50°F | 30°F | 0.6 in | 6.1 in |
| December | 39°F | 23°F | 0.5 in | 11.9 in |
Zion National Park by season
Spring (March–May)
Spring (March–May) is a good time to visit Zion National Park. Daily highs average 51–70°F and lows 29–46°F. Expect about 0.9 in of rain a month and 4.0 in of snow, with up to 5 in on the ground. Visitor numbers run 67–93% of the busiest month, which is busy by this park's standards.
Summer (June–August)
Summer (June–August) is a good time to visit Zion National Park. Daily highs average 84–88°F and lows 58–65°F. Expect about 0.8 in of rain a month and little or no snow. Visitor numbers run 76–100% of the busiest month, which is peak by this park's standards.
Fall (September–November)
Fall (September–November) is a good time to visit Zion National Park. Daily highs average 53–79°F and lows 31–55°F. Expect about 0.8 in of rain a month and 1.9 in of snow, with up to 0 in on the ground. Visitor numbers run 49–81% of the busiest month, which is busy by this park's standards.
Winter (December–February)
Winter (December–February) is a difficult time to visit Zion National Park. Daily highs average 41–44°F and lows 22–23°F. Expect about 0.7 in of rain a month and 10.2 in of snow, with up to 8 in on the ground. Visitor numbers run 23–35% of the busiest month, which is quiet by this park's standards.
For what to do in each season, see our guides to trip planning, fees and hours, trails, camping and things to do, where the planning page also has our written advice on when to go. In-depth topic guides cover individual places and hikes.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Zion is known for a wide range of weather conditions. Temperatures vary with changes in elevation and day/night temperatures may differ by over 30°F. In summer, temperatures in Zion National Park often exceed 100°F/38°C. Zion experiences monsoons from mid-July into September that result in an increased risk of flash floods. Always be aware of the threat of storms and lightning and be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions. Winters are generally mild.
Weather: modeled monthly averages for 2014-2023 (Open-Meteo Archive API), averaged over 5 locations. Modeled grid cells can read cooler than weather stations in deep canyons and deserts, and warmer or colder at high elevation. Visits: monthly recreation visits for 2021-2024, National Park Service.
