Zion National Park weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Zion National Park in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Zion National Park sits at 37°17′N 113°01′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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Zion National Park weather by month
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Zion National Park weather — FAQ
Q01Which months are best for visiting Zion National Park?
Which months are best for visiting Zion National Park?
The best months to visit Zion National Park are April, May, June, August. Late April through May the cottonwoods along the Virgin River leaf out neon green against red sandstone before summer's 40C shuttle-line crowds.
Q02Which month is warmest in Zion National Park?
Which month is warmest in Zion National Park?
July runs the highest averages in Zion National Park, with typical daytime highs of 31°C (88°F). July 40C afternoons make Angels Landing dangerous by 10am; locals hike Emerald Pools before dawn or wade the Narrows where the Virgin River stays 15C.
Q03Which month is chilliest in Zion National Park?
Which month is chilliest in Zion National Park?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 5°C (40°F). January drops below freezing and Angels Landing chains ice over; the shuttle stops running and you can drive your own car up the canyon for the only time all year.
Q04When is the rainy season in Zion National Park?
When is the rainy season in Zion National Park?
March typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 67mm on average. August monsoons trigger flash floods in the Narrows within 15 minutes — rangers close it based on Mount Carmel radar; hikers have drowned mid-slot.
Q05How would you describe Zion National Park's weather?
How would you describe Zion National Park's weather?
Zion National Park, United States has warm summers, cold winters. The shuttle system exists because pre-2000 the canyon was a parking lot; now private cars are banned March-November. The gateway town Springdale is a Mormon-founded village where you still can't buy hard liquor at grocery stores. The correct pronunciation is 'ZY-un' not 'ZEE-on' and comes from Isaiah, not the modern political term. Skip the crowded Angels Landing; hike the Watchman or the West Rim Trail from the top down (permit shuttle). Zion Lodge is the only in-park hotel and books 13 months in advance. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.