Climate

Salt Lake City weather by month

Average highs, lows, rain and snow for every month, from 30 years of weather records.

Average temperatures

Best time to visit: June, September, October, when highs are mild and rain is lightest.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Snow	Wet days
January	40°F	28°F	1.5 in	10.7 in	11
February	46°F	31°F	1.4 in	9.8 in	10
March	56°F	39°F	2.0 in	6.4 in	10
April	62°F	44°F	2.5 in	3.2 in	11
May	72°F	52°F	2.1 in	0.20 in	8
June	83°F	61°F	1.1 in	0.00 in	5
July	91°F	70°F	0.60 in	0.00 in	4
August	90°F	68°F	0.60 in	0.00 in	4
September	80°F	58°F	1.3 in	0.00 in	5
October	66°F	47°F	1.4 in	0.40 in	7
November	52°F	37°F	1.6 in	7.3 in	8
December	41°F	28°F	1.6 in	11.0 in	11

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Salt Lake Triad Ctr, Ut Us (0.7 mi away, 4,280 ft). Wet days: days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation.

What is the hottest month in Salt Lake City?

July, with an average high of 91°F and low of 70°F.

What is the coldest month in Salt Lake City?

January, with an average low of 28°F and high of 40°F.

When does it rain most in Salt Lake City?

April is the wettest month, averaging 2.5 in of precipitation; the year totals about 17.7 inches.

Does it snow in Salt Lake City?

Yes. Snowfall averages about 49 inches a year, mostly in December and January.

What is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?

For mild weather (highs between 65°F and 85°F) with the least rain, June, September, October.

Where do these numbers come from?

NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals for the Salt Lake Triad Ctr weather station, 0.7 miles from downtown: 30-year averages, not a forecast.