Best Time to Visit Great Basin National Park
Best time to visit Great Basin National Park: June, July and August. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Great Basin National Park
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Great Basin National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22° | 6° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 24° | 8° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 30° | 12° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 34° | 15° | 1,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 46° | 25° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 61° | 38° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 65° | 45° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 63° | 44° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 55° | 35° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 42° | 24° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 29° | 13° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 28° | 12° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Great Basin National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Great Basin National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | 135 mi | 53°F | +53°F warmer | 14 in |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 150 mi | 46°F | +46°F warmer | 17 in |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 169 mi | 51°F | +51°F warmer | 8 in |
| Valley of Fire State Park | 173 mi | 73°F | +73°F warmer | 6 in |
| Great Salt Lake | 174 mi | 41°F | +41°F warmer | 11 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Great Basin National Park is a national park in Nevada. Great Basin National Park is a US national park known for bristlecone pines and dark skies.
Right now it is 28°F (-2°C) in Great Basin National Park with clear. It feels like 20°F. Today runs from 21°F to 31°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Great Basin National Park is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 6°F.
The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 175 mi away. Nearby highlights include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park and Valley of Fire State Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 31°F is 11.7°F below the 42°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Great Basin National Park today at 9.9/10. Overnight lows near 21°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Great Basin National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:40 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 31° / 21°
Partly cloudy · 2% rain · wind 11 mph
🌦️ 38° / 26°
Light drizzle · 42% rain · wind 15 mph
Things to do in Great Basin National Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Great Basin National Park.
Quick facts about Great Basin National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 38°58′59.9″N 114°17′60″W (38.9833, -114.3) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Known for | bristlecone pines and dark skies |
| Local time | 1:40 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Basin National Park?
Great Basin National Park is a national park in Nevada. Its coordinates are 38.9833, -114.3. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Great Basin National Park right now?
It is currently 28°F (-2°C) with clear. Humidity is 63% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Great Basin National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Basin National Park, which has a polar climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Great Basin National Park in?
Great Basin National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:40 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Great Basin National Park?
The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 175 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 206 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Great Basin National Park?
Popular options include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 1:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
