Zion National Park Weather Forecast
Zion National Park weather: 83°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 83°F (29°C) in Zion National Park with clear sky. It feels like 77°F. Today runs from 69°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 6%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - 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 slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is 5.8°F above the 85°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. swimming is the strongest bet in Zion 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.
Weather in Zion National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:30 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Zion National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 69° | 6% | 16 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 70° | 2% · 0,0 in | 25 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 67° | 4% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 67° | 1% | 12 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 71° | 1% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 71° | 0% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 72° | 1% | 21 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 70° | 4% | 22 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 91° / 68° | 7% | 20 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 69° | 11% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 68° | 11% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 68° | 21% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 67° | 33% | 27 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 64° | 35% | 19 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 66° | 27% | 19 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 65° | 23% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 7 |
Climate in Zion 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 | 42° | 23° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 25° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 32° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 36° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 45° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 85° | 58° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 88° | 62° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 85° | 60° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 77° | 52° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 67° | 43° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 52° | 32° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 28° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Zion National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Zion National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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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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 83°F (29°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 20% and wind is 8 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 11:30 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 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 August 22, 2026 at 11:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
