Climate of Utah, USA
Area-weighted average across Utah. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Utah, a subdivision of United States of America, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -3.3°C / 26.1°F in January to 22°C / 71.6°F in July, with rainfall from 19 mm / 0.7 in to 29 mm / 1.1 in depending on the season (301 mm / 11.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.3°C26.1°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -0.7°C30.7°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| March | 3.4°C38.1°F | 27 mm1.1″ | — |
| April | 7.3°C45.1°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| May | 12.4°C54.3°F | 27 mm1.1″ | — |
| June | 17.8°C64°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 22°C71.6°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 21.1°C70°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 16.2°C61.2°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 9.6°C49.3°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
| November | 2.4°C36.3°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| December | -2.5°C27.5°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Utah?
The best months to visit Utah, United States of America for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August, September. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 22°C / 71.6°F, and the driest is June with about 19 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Utah?
Utah, United States of America has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.3°C / 26.1°F in January to 22°C / 71.6°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 301 mm / 11.9 in, with the wettest month being August (29 mm / 1.1 in) and the driest June (19 mm / 0.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Utah?
The hottest month in Utah is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 22°C / 71.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Utah?
The coldest month in Utah is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -3.3°C / 26.1°F.
When does it rain most in Utah?
The wettest month in Utah is August, averaging about 29 mm / 1.1 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 19 mm / 0.7 in.