Weather in Salt Lake City
What's the weather like in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 3°C (38°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in July, with overnight lows around -5°C (22°F) and 20°C (67°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Salt Lake City are May, and September.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 40.761, -111.891
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | -5°C / 22°F | 56 mm | 14 | — |
| February | 6°C / 42°F | -4°C / 25°F | 48 mm | 14 | — |
| March | 11°C / 52°F | 0°C / 31°F | 71 mm | 15 | — |
| April | 16°C / 60°F | 3°C / 37°F | 72 mm | 15 | — |
| May | 21°C / 70°F | 8°C / 46°F | 46 mm | 16 | — |
| June | 29°C / 84°F | 14°C / 57°F | 18 mm | 6 | — |
| July | 34°C / 93°F | 20°C / 67°F | 8 mm | 7 | — |
| August | 32°C / 89°F | 18°C / 64°F | 20 mm | 7 | — |
| September | 26°C / 79°F | 13°C / 55°F | 41 mm | 8 | — |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 5°C / 42°F | 39 mm | 9 | — |
| November | 9°C / 49°F | -1°C / 30°F | 45 mm | 11 | — |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | -5°C / 22°F | 62 mm | 13 | — |
Salt Lake City by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
The most comfortable months in Salt Lake City are usually May, September, October, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Salt Lake City?
July is typically the hottest month in Salt Lake City, averaging a high of 34°C (93°F).
What is the coldest month in Salt Lake City?
December is usually the coldest, with average lows around -5°C (22°F).
Does it snow in Salt Lake City?
Snow is rare in Salt Lake City; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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