Zion National Park Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Zion National Park is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Zion National Park, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 7°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -7°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Zion National Park tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 466 mm of rain/snow per year. Zion National Park can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 70 mm of precipitation over 11 snowy/rainy days. In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 5.6 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Zion National Park Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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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.
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.
