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Arches National Park (UT) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Arches National Park experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to cold weather. Arches National Park has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels. 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 Arches National Park is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in July to a chilly 4°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -8°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Arches National Park maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 261 mm. The seasons in Arches National Park, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 34 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 7 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 10 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Arches National Park Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Arches National Park (UT)

Sun   Dec 22
8°C | -6°C
NW 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
10°C | -4°C
N 1 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
9°C | -6°C
N 1 m/s
1 mm
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Arches National Park in the United States of America

During the months of 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 Arches National Park have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, June and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Arches National Park?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Arches National Park?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Arches National Park?
    October tops the wettest month list with 34 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Arches National Park?
    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.