Salt Lake City weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Salt Lake City in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Salt Lake City sits at 40°45′N 111°53′W in United States, in North America. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Salt Lake City weather by month
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Salt Lake City weather — FAQ
Q01When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
The best months to visit Salt Lake City are April, May, September, October. March delivers the Wasatch 'greatest snow on earth' powder cycle while Little Cottonwood Canyon reopens after avalanche interlodge closures.
Q02What is the hottest month in Salt Lake City?
What is the hottest month in Salt Lake City?
July runs the highest averages in Salt Lake City, with typical daytime highs of 35°C (94°F). July hits 38C and locals flee up Big Cottonwood to Brighton or hit the Great Saltair concerts after 8pm when the lake breeze finally arrives.
Q03What is the coldest month in Salt Lake City?
What is the coldest month in Salt Lake City?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 4°C (38°F). January inversions trap smog in the valley; residents drive up to Park City just to breathe clean air and see blue sky.
Q04Which month has the most rain in Salt Lake City?
Which month has the most rain in Salt Lake City?
March typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 77mm on average. Spring rain is rare but when it comes in April, red-rock runoff turns the Jordan River brown and Antelope Island causeway can flood.
Q05What is the climate like in Salt Lake City?
What is the climate like in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City, United States has very hot summers, cold winters. The grid was laid out by Brigham Young in 10-acre blocks, which is why crossing State Street on foot feels punishing. Locals order 'fry sauce' (mayo plus ketchup plus secret) at Crown Burger and know that liquor laws mean you order food first at any bar. The 9th and 9th neighborhood, not downtown, is where you find the coffee roasters and vintage shops that outsiders assume don't exist in Utah. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.