Best time to visit Alta, UT

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Alta runs from June through September — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
30.7°F
Low
15.0°F
Precip
6.37 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 24m

February Wet
High
30.7°F
Low
15.4°F
Precip
5.40 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 10h 27m

March Wet
High
36.8°F
Low
20.2°F
Precip
6.17 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cold
High
42.3°F
Low
24.8°F
Precip
4.78 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 13h 5m

May Cool
High
52.6°F
Low
33.4°F
Precip
3.47 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 14h 16m

June Good
High
64.4°F
Low
42.2°F
Precip
1.96 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 51m

July Excellent
High
72.9°F
Low
50.3°F
Precip
1.48 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 14h 38m

August Good
High
71.3°F
Low
49.1°F
Precip
2.07 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 37m

September Good
High
62.2°F
Low
41.1°F
Precip
2.58 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Cool
High
49.5°F
Low
31.0°F
Precip
3.50 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 53m

November Cold
High
37.4°F
Low
20.7°F
Precip
4.17 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

December Wet
High
30.2°F
Low
14.5°F
Precip
5.13 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 7m

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