Updated October 2026
Bryce Canyon National Park Weather by Month
Bryce Canyon National Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 80°F and a low of 52°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 37°F and an average low of 17°F. January and August are the wettest months, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation each. Snowfall is heaviest in January, at about 20 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 4 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Bryce Canyon National Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
80°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
17°F avg low
Snowiest month
Jan
19.8 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.6 h of daylight
Average weather at Bryce Canyon by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F | 17°F | 1.9 in | 19.8 in | 9.7 h |
| February | 39°F | 18°F | 1.7 in | 18.1 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 46°F | 23°F | 1.3 in | 13.2 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 54°F | 29°F | 0.8 in | 5.9 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 63°F | 37°F | 0.9 in | 1.5 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 75°F | 45°F | 0.5 in | 0.2 in | 14.6 h |
| July | 80°F | 52°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in | 14.4 h |
| August | 78°F | 50°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in | 13.5 h |
| September | 70°F | 42°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 58°F | 32°F | 1.7 in | 3.0 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 46°F | 23°F | 1.3 in | 9.7 in | 9.9 h |
| December | 37°F | 17°F | 1.3 in | 15.3 in | 9.4 h |
| Year total | 16.7 in | 86.7 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00421008, 4 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Bryce Canyon is at that time of year.
Bryce Canyon weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs hold near 38°F in all three months, with average lows near 17°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 4.9 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 53 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.4 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 46°F in March to 63°F in May, with average lows between 23°F and 37°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March and April. Together the three months average 3 inches of precipitation, about 18% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 21 inches for the season, most of it in March. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 80°F in July, between 75°F in June and 78°F in August, with average lows between 45°F and 52°F. Together the three months average 4 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 0.2 inches for the season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.6 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 70°F in September to 46°F in November, with average lows between 23°F and 42°F. The average low is at or below freezing in October and November. Together the three months average 4.8 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 13 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 9.9 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Due of its high elevation climate, weather at Bryce Canyon through autumn, winter, and spring can be highly variable. From October to May temperatures fall below freezing nearly every night. The park typically experiences its coldest and snowiest periods from December through February. Spring storms in March and April can still produce heavy snowfall that may impact travel in the region. Summer highs are typically in the 70s-80s F and afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Bryce Canyon
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 37.58°N, 112.18°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Bryce Canyon National Park →
Weather and crowds together
July, the warmest month, sees about 1.8× the visitors of the park's average month. September is the busiest month of the year and January the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Bryce Canyon National Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Bryce Canyon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Bryce Canyon National Park, with an average high of 80°F and an average low of 52°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 4 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Bryce Canyon National Park, with an average low of 17°F and an average high of 37°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
January and August are the wettest months, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation each. June is the driest, at about 0.5 inches. The station records about 16.7 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, 4 miles from the park's reference point, averages about 87 inches of snow a year. January is the snowiest month, at about 20 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 9 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00421008), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.