Best Time to Visit Antelope Island State Park
Best time to visit Antelope Island State Park: May, June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Antelope Island State Park
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Antelope Island State 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 | 35° | 18° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 42° | 24° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 32° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 37° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 46° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 85° | 59° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 93° | 67° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 89° | 63° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 79° | 54° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 63° | 40° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 48° | 29° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 40° | 24° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Antelope Island State Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Antelope Island State Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Salt Lake | 18 mi | 41°F | 44°F cooler | 11 in |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | 21 mi | 55°F | +35°F warmer | 22 in |
| ZIP Code 84101 | 26 mi | 56°F | +36°F warmer | 23 in |
| Salt Lake City | 26 mi | 55°F | +34°F warmer | 23 in |
| Salt Lake County | 26 mi | 55°F | +34°F warmer | 23 in |
Summary
Antelope Island State Park is a state park in Utah. Antelope Island State Park is known for bison on the Great Salt Lake.
The best time to visit Antelope Island State Park is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 18°F.
The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 21 mi away. Nearby highlights include Great Salt Lake, Great Basin National Park, Goblin Valley State Park and Capitol Reef National Park.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Things to do in Antelope Island State Park
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Antelope Island State Park.
Quick facts about Antelope Island State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Utah |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 41°2′15″N 112°13′9.1″W (41.0375, -112.2192) |
| Established | 1981 |
| Known for | bison on the Great Salt Lake |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Antelope Island State Park?
Antelope Island State Park is a state park in Utah. Its coordinates are 41.0375, -112.2192. It lies in North America.
When is the best time to visit Antelope Island State Park?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Antelope Island State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Antelope Island State Park?
The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 21 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Antelope Island State Park?
Popular options include Great Salt Lake, Great Basin National Park, Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Teton and Grand Teton National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-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. |
| 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 August 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
