United States · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Salt Lake City are May, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Salt Lake City sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 34°C, and its coolest in January (around 4°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 394mm — April is typically the wettest month (~55mm) and July the driest (~13mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / -4°C | 36mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 7° / -2°C | 33mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 13° / 2°C | 45mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 17° / 5°C | 55mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 23° / 10°C | 46mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 29° / 15°C | 24mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 34° / 20°C | 13mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 33° / 19°C | 15mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 27° / 14°C | 27mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 19° / 6°C | 32mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 10° / 0°C | 34mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 4° / -4°C | 36mm | 🤔 Fair |
January in Salt Lake City is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows near -4°C (24°F). Expect roughly 36mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Salt Lake City is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near -2°C (29°F). Expect roughly 33mm of precipitation spread over about 6 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Salt Lake City is chilly, with average daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F). Expect roughly 45mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
April in Salt Lake City is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 5°C (42°F). Expect roughly 55mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
May in Salt Lake City is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
June in Salt Lake City is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 24mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
July in Salt Lake City is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (94°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (68°F). Expect roughly 13mm of precipitation spread over about 2 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
August in Salt Lake City is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 19°C (67°F). Expect roughly 15mm of precipitation spread over about 3 rainy days, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
September in Salt Lake City is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (56°F). Expect roughly 27mm of precipitation spread over about 4 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
October in Salt Lake City is mild, with average daytime highs around 19°C (65°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (44°F). Expect roughly 32mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
November in Salt Lake City is chilly, with average daytime highs around 10°C (51°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (33°F). Expect roughly 34mm of precipitation spread over about 5 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
December in Salt Lake City is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows near -4°C (25°F). Expect roughly 36mm of precipitation spread over about 7 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf