North America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30–54°F | 7h | Low (50mm) | Off-Peak | Snow-frosted Bryce hoodoos and a quiet, crowd-free Zion Canyon. |
| February | 34–58°F | 8h | Moderate (54mm) | Off-Peak | Cold, clear, and empty, snow lingers at Bryce while Zion warms by day. |
| March | 39–66°F | 9h | Low (50mm) | Shoulder | Zion greens up and warms as spring hiking season begins in the canyon. |
| April | 44–73°F | 10h | Low (33mm) | Peak | Warm, blooming, and busy, prime time for Zion's iconic climbs. |
| May | 53–84°F | 12h | Low (20mm) | Peak | Warm, dry, and glorious, the sweet spot before summer's brutal heat. |
| June | 62–95°F | 13h | Minimal (6mm) | Shoulder | Zion bakes in dry heat while cool, high Bryce becomes the perfect escape. |
| July | 70–100°F | 12h | Low (27mm) | Shoulder | Scorching in Zion with monsoon storms, cool relief up at Bryce's rim. |
| August | 69–98°F | 11h | Low (36mm) | Shoulder | Peak monsoon delivers flash-flood drama and dramatic desert skies. |
| September | 61–91°F | 11h | Low (27mm) | Peak | Cooling days, dry air, and thinning crowds make September ideal. |
| October | 49–78°F | 10h | Low (32mm) | Peak | Golden cottonwoods light up Zion Canyon under crisp autumn skies. |
| November | 37–64°F | 7h | Low (29mm) | Shoulder | Crisp, quiet, and clear, Zion mild by day while Bryce turns wintry. |
| December | 29–53°F | 6h | Low (39mm) | Off-Peak | Snow-dusted hoodoos and solitude, Utah's parks at their most serene. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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