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The best time to visit Salt Lake City

Month-by-month climate averages for Salt Lake City, UT, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Salt Lake City is usually May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.

Salt Lake City is warmest in July (highs near 96°F) and coldest in January (lows around 23°F), with roughly 25 inches of precipitation across the year and March the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, November and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Salt Lake City forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Salt Lake City weather by month

what to expect in Salt Lake City through the year

Here is Salt Lake City's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Salt Lake City by season.

Jan
37°
23°
Cold
Feb
40°
23°
Cool
Mar
46°
27°
Cool
Wettest
Apr
59°
35°
Mild
May
71°
45°
Mild
Jun
83°
57°
Warm
Jul
96°
67°
Hot
Aug
90°
64°
Hot
Sep
82°
56°
Warm
Oct
68°
45°
Mild
Nov
48°
30°
Cool
Dec
41°
25°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
The most comfortable time to visit Salt Lake City is usually May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest March rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Salt Lake City?
July is the warmest month in Salt Lake City, averaging highs near 96°F.
What is the coldest month in Salt Lake City?
January is the coldest month in Salt Lake City, with lows around 23°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Salt Lake City?
The wettest month in Salt Lake City is usually March, out of roughly 25 inches of precipitation across the year.

Salt Lake City month by month