Arches National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
UTSouthwest4,500 ft
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedMarch - May, September - November
Spring and fall offer comfortable temperatures for hiking.
AvoidJune - August (extreme heat, especially at lower elevations)
Tip: If visiting in summer, start hikes at dawn and seek shade by midday.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Moab, UT, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 99°F / Low: 67°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 43°F / Low: 20°F
Jan
43°/ 20°
💧 3.2"
❄️ 1.7"
Feb
51°/ 26°
💧 3.0"
❄️ 1.7"
Mar
63°/ 35°
💧 3.5"
❄️ 1.3"
Apr
71°/ 42°
💧 4.0"
❄️ 1.7"
May
81°/ 51°
💧 3.9"
Jun
94°/ 60°
💧 4.4"
Jul
99°/ 67°
💧 4.4"
Aug
96°/ 65°
💧 4.0"
Sep
88°/ 55°
💧 4.0"
Oct
73°/ 42°
💧 5.5"
❄️ 1.9"
Nov
57°/ 31°
💧 4.2"
❄️ 2.1"
Dec
44°/ 22°
💧 3.8"
❄️ 2.1"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Moab, UT. Expect ~16°F cooler at elevation.
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