Best Time to Visit Dead Horse Point State Park
Best time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park: May, June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Dead Horse Point 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 Dead Horse Point 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 | 37° | 23° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 30° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 57° | 37° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 42° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 72° | 50° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 87° | 64° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 91° | 69° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 88° | 66° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 79° | 59° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 65° | 47° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 49° | 33° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 28° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Dead Horse Point State Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Dead Horse Point State Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moab | 12 mi | 60°F | +37°F warmer | 8 in |
| Grand County | 12 mi | 60°F | +37°F warmer | 8 in |
| Canyonlands National Park | 13 mi | 58°F | +35°F warmer | 5 in |
| Arches National Park | 19 mi | 58°F | +35°F warmer | 7 in |
| Goblin Valley State Park | 53 mi | 57°F | +34°F warmer | 5 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Dead Horse Point State Park is a state park in Utah. Dead Horse Point State Park is known for an overlook above the Colorado gooseneck.
Right now it is 76°F (24°C) in Dead Horse Point State Park with overcast. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 67°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 23%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 23°F.
The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 199 mi away. Nearby highlights include Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Goblin Valley State Park and Capitol Reef National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 88°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Dead Horse Point State Park today at 8.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Dead Horse Point State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:32 AM, Aug 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 89° / 70°
Overcast · 22% rain · wind 20 mph
🌦️ 83° / 66°
Drizzle · 16% rain · wind 23 mph
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Quick facts about Dead Horse Point State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Utah |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 38°28′53.8″N 109°44′25.4″W (38.4816, -109.7404) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Known for | an overlook above the Colorado gooseneck |
| Local time | 7:32 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dead Horse Point State Park?
Dead Horse Point State Park is a state park in Utah. Its coordinates are 38.4816, -109.7404. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Dead Horse Point State Park right now?
It is currently 76°F (24°C) with overcast. Humidity is 27% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dead Horse Point State Park?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Dead Horse Point State Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dead Horse Point State Park in?
Dead Horse Point State Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 7:32 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Dead Horse Point State Park?
The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 199 mi away and Denver International Airport (DEN), 287 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Dead Horse Point State Park?
Popular options include Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Goblin Valley State Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Monument Valley and Black Canyon of the Gunnison 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. |
| 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 August 25, 2026 at 7:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
