Salt Lake City, UT weather by month
West · Station: Salt Lake City International Airport, UT · NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
The best time to visit Salt Lake City, UT is September–October, when average daytime highs are comfortable and rainfall sits at or below the city's monthly average. Salt Lake City is hottest in July (avg high 94°F) and coolest in January (avg high 39°F). The wettest month is April (2.2 in) and the driest is July (0.5 in). Overall the annual mean temperature is about 54.8°F with 15.7 in of precipitation a year and 51.9 in of snow.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Monthly weather averages for Salt Lake City
| Month | Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | Avg precip (in) | Avg snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39 | 24 | 1.4 | 12.7 |
| February | 45 | 29 | 1.3 | 10.7 |
| March | 55 | 36 | 1.8 | 5.9 |
| April | 62 | 42 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| May | 73 | 50 | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| June | 84 | 59 | 1 | 0 |
| July | 94 | 68 | 0.5 | 0 |
| August | 92 | 67 | 0.6 | 0 |
| September | 81 | 56 | 1.1 | 0 |
| October | 66 | 44 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| November | 51 | 33 | 1.3 | 7 |
| December | 39 | 25 | 1.4 | 12.1 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020. Data as of June 2026.
Best time to visit Salt Lake City
Based on the normals above, the most pleasant window is September–October. In those months daytime highs are in the mild-to-warm range and precipitation is no higher than the city's typical month, so you avoid both the peak hot of July (when highs reach about 94°F — stay hydrated and seek shade midday) and the cool, darker conditions around January (highs near 39°F). Use the packing & comfort tool to check any specific month.
How Salt Lake City compares
Salt Lake City's 15.7 in of annual precipitation and 54.8°F mean temperature put it in context with other US cities. See where it ranks for warmest in January, rainiest overall and driest overall, or browse the full list of cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
The most comfortable time to visit Salt Lake City, UT is September–October, when average daytime highs are mild and rainfall is at or below the city's average. Salt Lake City is hottest in July (avg high 94°F) and coolest in January (avg high 39°F), per NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What is the average temperature in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City's annual mean temperature is about 54.8°F. The warmest month is July (average high 94°F, low 68°F) and the coolest is January (average high 39°F, low 24°F).
How much rain does Salt Lake City get?
Salt Lake City receives about 15.7 inches of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April (2.2 in) and the driest is July (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Salt Lake City?
Yes. Salt Lake City averages about 51.9 inches of snow a year. Snow normally falls between late autumn and early spring; summer months see none.
Source
Monthly averages from the NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station Salt Lake City International Airport, UT (reference values verified against the published normals). Climate normals describe a 30-year average, not a forecast; any individual year can differ. See our methodology for how "best time to visit" is derived.
Last updated: 2026-06-18