Salt Lake City weather by month

Salt Lake City runs from an average daily high of 39°F in January to 94°F in July, with overnight lows between 24°F (January) and 68°F (July).

April is the wettest month (2.2 inches) and July the driest (0.5 inches); about 16 inches fall in a normal year.

Average highs reach 90°F or more in Jul-Aug.

Average lows are at or below freezing in Jan-Feb and Dec.

Snow is a real part of the year here: about 52 inches in a normal winter, most in January.

By a simple rule (average highs of 65-88°F, lows of 40°F or more and rain at or under the yearly average), the comfortable months for Salt Lake City day trips are Jun and Sep-Oct.

Month by month in Salt Lake City

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain (in)	Snow (in)	Day trips open
January	39°F	24°F	1.4	12.7	59 of 77
February	45°F	29°F	1.3	10.7	60 of 77
March	55°F	36°F	1.8	5.9	60 of 77
April	62°F	42°F	2.2	2.9	61 of 77
May	73°F	50°F	1.8	0.1	62 of 77
June best	84°F	59°F	0.9	0.0	74 of 77
July	94°F	68°F	0.5	0.0	76 of 77
August	92°F	67°F	0.6	0.0	76 of 77
September best	81°F	56°F	1.1	0.0	75 of 77
October best	66°F	44°F	1.3	0.5	70 of 77
November	51°F	33°F	1.3	7.0	61 of 77
December	39°F	25°F	1.4	12.1	60 of 77

The numbers are from NOAA's station at Salt Lake City Intl Airport, Ut (USW00024127). Climate normals 1991-2020: long-run averages, not a forecast. "Day trips open" counts the places within 3 hours that are open or in season on the 15th, from our own place data.

Questions about Salt Lake City weather

What is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?

By a simple rule (average highs of 65-88°F, lows of 40°F or more and rain at or under the yearly average), the comfortable months for Salt Lake City day trips are Jun and Sep-Oct.

What is the hottest and coldest month in Salt Lake City?

July is the hottest (average high 94°F) and January the coolest (average low 24°F).

When does it rain the most in Salt Lake City?

April is the wettest month (2.2 inches) and July the driest (0.5 inches).

Does it snow in Salt Lake City?

Yes: about 52 inches in a normal year, most in January.

Where do these weather numbers come from?

The numbers are from NOAA's station at Salt Lake City Intl Airport, Ut (USW00024127). They are 1991-2020 climate normals (long-run averages), not a forecast. For today's weather use the National Weather Service forecast.