Moab weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Moab in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Moab sits at 38°34′N 109°32′W in United States, in North America. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Moab weather by month
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Places that feel like Moab in october
Moab weather — FAQ
Q01Which months are best for visiting Moab?
Which months are best for visiting Moab?
The best months to visit Moab are March, April, May, October. Late April desert wildflower bloom hits Arches with primrose and Indian paintbrush before Utah heat closes daytime hiking and slickrock temperatures pass 50C.
Q02Which month is warmest in Moab?
Which month is warmest in Moab?
July runs the highest averages in Moab, with typical daytime highs of 37°C (99°F). July slickrock hits 55C surface; locals raft the Colorado at 6am, bike Klondike Bluffs by moonlight, and hide in Milt's Stop and Eat with AC.
Q03Which month is chilliest in Moab?
Which month is chilliest in Moab?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 5°C (42°F). January nights drop to -10C; Arches has zero crowds, ice climbers move to Ice Park in Ouray, and jeep trails freeze into playgrounds.
Q04When is the rainy season in Moab?
When is the rainy season in Moab?
October typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 31mm on average. August monsoon flash floods drown slot canyons in minutes; Willow Gulch and Peekaboo close, and BLM roads to Needles become impassable clay.
Q05How would you describe Moab's weather?
How would you describe Moab's weather?
Moab, United States has very hot summers, cold winters. Moab is two towns: the tourist strip on Main and the actual community around Center Street. Milt's has been slinging burgers since 1954 and locals eat there weekly. The best cliffs are outside the parks: Castleton Tower for climbers, Fisher Towers hike for photographers, and Onion Creek jeep road for anyone with clearance. Skip Delicate Arch at sunset when 400 people crowd it; go at sunrise or hike Devils Garden instead. Water your car before your body in summer. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.