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When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
In general the best time to visit Salt Lake City is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +91°F in July and it has 11 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Salt Lake City in different months
This is the average weather in Salt Lake City for each month based on historic data:
May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +91°F during July.
In January, February, March, April, November, December the weather is OK. Expect around 43 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 32 mm in January.
Climate in Salt Lake City
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Salt Lake City for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +55°F | +64°F | +79°F | +86°F | +97°F | +104°F | +104°F | +102°F | +102°F | +88°F | +73°F | +61°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +36°F | +41°F | +52°F | +61°F | +70°F | +82°F | +91°F | +90°F | +79°F | +64°F | +48°F | +37°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -13°F | -13°F | +5°F | +10°F | +28°F | +37°F | +46°F | +45°F | +32°F | +12°F | -2°F | -17°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 71 | 63 | 59 | 56 | 47 | 42 | 43 | 50 | 60 | 69 | 75 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 27 | 26 | 53 | 66 | 68 | 29 | 17 | 20 | 42 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 32 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 32 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Salt Lake City during the whole year:
The hottest month in Salt Lake City is July with average maximum temperature going up to +91°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +21°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Salt Lake City looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Salt Lake City is January with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 42%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Salt Lake City during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 42 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 14 rainy days and 68 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Salt Lake City during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is December with approximately 11 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salt Lake City:
What is the hottest month in Salt Lake City?
The hottest month in Salt Lake City is July with average maximum temperature of +91°F.
What is the coldest month in Salt Lake City?
The coldest month in Salt Lake City is January with minimum temperatures of +21°F.
Is Salt Lake City worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Salt Lake City could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Salt Lake City?
if you're looking to visit Salt Lake City when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, April, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 17 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Salt Lake City
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salt Lake City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.