National park in Utah

Bryce Canyon National Park Travel Guide

Bryce Canyon National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 71°F now🕔 5:17 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Summary

Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park in Utah. Bryce Canyon National Park is a US national park known for amphitheatres of orange hoodoos.

Right now it is 71°F (22°C) in Bryce Canyon National Park with clear. It feels like 63°F. Today runs from 57°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 7%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Bryce Canyon National Park is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 19°F.

The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 194 mi away. Nearby highlights include Zion National Park, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is 4.3°F above the 76°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Bryce Canyon National Park today at 9.8/10. 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.

Map of Bryce Canyon National Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 37°35′34.8″N 112°11′13.6″W (37.593, -112.1871)

Weather in Bryce Canyon National Park right now

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71°F
Clear · feels like 63°F
Humidity24%
Wind10 mph W
Gusts15 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure760 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 33 mi
Air quality37 · Good
Sunrise6:50 AM
Sunset8:12 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:17 PM, Aug 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌤️ 80° / 57°

Mainly clear · 7% rain · wind 17 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

☁️ 79° / 58°

Overcast · 5% rain · wind 22 mph

Quick facts about Bryce Canyon National Park

TypeNational park
StateUtah
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates37°35′34.8″N 112°11′13.6″W (37.593, -112.1871)
Established1928
Known foramphitheatres of orange hoodoos
Local time5:17 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateSubarctic

Things to do in Bryce Canyon National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Bryce Canyon National Park.

Best time to visit Bryce Canyon National Park

Go in 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.

January★★☆☆☆
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May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★
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September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Bryce Canyon National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Harry Reid International AirportLAS194 miLas Vegas
Salt Lake City International AirportSLC221 miSalt Lake City
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX288 miPhoenix

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bryce Canyon National Park?

Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park in Utah. Its coordinates are 37.593, -112.1871. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Bryce Canyon National Park right now?

It is currently 71°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 24% and wind is 10 mph.

When is the best time to visit Bryce Canyon National Park?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Bryce Canyon National Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Bryce Canyon National Park in?

Bryce Canyon National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 5:17 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Bryce Canyon National Park?

The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 194 mi away, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 221 mi away and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 288 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Bryce Canyon National Park?

Popular options include Zion National Park, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon, Capitol Reef National Park and Havasu Falls.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 23, 2026 at 5:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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