National park in Utah

Zion National Park Travel Guide

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

☀️ 73°F now🕔 8:57 PM local📅 Best: May, June, July, August and September

Summary

Zion National Park is a national park in Utah. Zion National Park is a US national park known for the Narrows and Angels Landing.

Right now it is 73°F (23°C) in Zion National Park with clear sky. It feels like 65°F. Today runs from 61°F to 82°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Zion National 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 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 23°F.

The closest major airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 145 mi away. Nearby highlights include Bryce Canyon National Park, Havasu Falls, Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon.

In plain terms. Today is much warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 82°F is 15.8°F above the 67°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Zion National Park today at 10/10. 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 Zion National Park

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

Coordinates: 37°17′53.5″N 113°1′34.7″W (37.2982, -113.0263)

Weather in Zion National Park right now

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73°F
Clear sky · feels like 65°F
Humidity30%
Wind12 mph ENE
Gusts16 mph
UV index3.6 · Moderate
Cloud cover0%
Pressure832 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 39 mi
Air quality24 · Good
Sunrise7:30 AM
Sunset7:10 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 41%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:57 PM, Oct 4 local time.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Oct 4

☀️ 82° / 61°

Clear sky · 1% rain · wind 15 mph

Saturday, Oct 10

🌦️ 75° / 60°

Light drizzle · 22% rain · wind 14 mph

Quick facts about Zion National Park

TypeNational park
StateUtah
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates37°17′53.5″N 113°1′34.7″W (37.2982, -113.0263)
Established1919
Known forthe Narrows and Angels Landing
Local time8:57 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsMay, June, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Zion National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Zion National Park.

Best time to visit Zion National 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.

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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 Zion National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Harry Reid International AirportLAS145 miLas Vegas
Salt Lake City International AirportSLC248 miSalt Lake City
Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportPHX273 miPhoenix

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Zion National Park?

Zion National Park is a national park in Utah. Its coordinates are 37.2982, -113.0263. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Zion National Park right now?

It is currently 73°F (23°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 30% and wind is 12 mph.

When is the best time to visit Zion National Park?

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

What time zone is Zion National Park in?

Zion National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 8:57 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Zion National Park?

The closest airports are Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 145 mi away, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 248 mi away and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 273 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Zion National Park?

Popular options include Bryce Canyon National Park, Havasu Falls, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park and Colorado River.

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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 October 4, 2026 at 8:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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