Best Time to Visit Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Salt Lake City is at its sunniest and driest in June–September.
The best time to visit Salt Lake City for sunny, dry weather is June–September — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through June–September and December–February; the wetter half falls in March–May and October–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -1.2°C / 29.8°F in January to 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July, with rainfall from 18 mm / 0.7 in (July) to 53 mm / 2.1 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Salt Lake City's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 21.1°C70°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 25.7°C78.3°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25°C77°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 19.1°C66.4°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
The best time to visit Salt Lake City for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 25.7°C / 78.3°F, and the driest is July with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Salt Lake City's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Salt Lake City?
The rainy season at Salt Lake City, Utah runs through March–May and October–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 37 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is April (53 mm / 2.1 in).
What is the driest month in Salt Lake City?
The driest month in Salt Lake City is July, averaging about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Salt Lake City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Salt Lake City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, May, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 53 mm / 2.1 in in April, and the coldest month averages -1.2°C / 29.8°F.
Is Salt Lake City climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Salt Lake City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Salt Lake City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.