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Moab (UT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Moab experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to cold weather. It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Moab is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Moab has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 251 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Moab can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 32 mm of precipitation over 6 rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 10 mm of rainfall, spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Moab Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Moab (UT)

Sat   Dec 21
8°C | -6°C
NW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
8°C | -6°C
N 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
9°C | -4°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Moab in the United States of America

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Moab have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, June and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Moab?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Moab?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Moab?
    October tops the wettest month list with 32 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Moab?
    June is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.