Zion National Park Climate by Month
The temperature in Zion National Park can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
Zion National Park has a dry climate with relatively low precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Visitors to Zion National Park can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like December. At night, temperatures typically average around -7°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Zion National Park's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 466 mm of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging 70 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 5.6 mm over 2 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Zion National Park in the United States of America
During the months of May and September 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 70 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
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