Zion Seasons
Planning your visit to Zion National Park? You may be wondering “when is the BEST time to visit?” Zion’s beauty can be enjoyed year-round with each month bringing its own unique experience for hikers. The following charts should help you better understand what to expect during your visit. Keep in mind that conditions can vary from year to year. These numbers reflect the averages and may be different during your visit! For your safety, always check the current conditions and weather forecast before heading out on an adventure!
November
Average Temperature: 56/31F
Water Temperature: 45-50F
Park Visitation: Medium
Narrows Equipment: Dry Pants Package
Narrows Conditions: Cooling temperatures and changing leaves make Fall a beautiful time to enjoy Zion. Threats of summer flash floods decrease in the Fall and water levels remain relatively low.
December
Average Temperature: 48/23F
Water Temperature: 40-45F
Park Visitation: Low
Narrows Equipment: Bib Package
Narrows Conditions: Winter is a great time to find solitude in the Narrows. Keep in mind that trails can become icy with possible closures of the Riverside Walk. Hiking away from the canyon walls is recommended due to falling ice.
January
Average Temperature: 50/25F
Water Temperature: 40-45F
Park Visitation: Low
Narrows Equipment: Dry Bib Package (plus Dry Top)
Narrows Conditions: Winter is a great time to find solitude in the Narrows. Keep in mind that trails can become icy with possible closures of the Riverside Walk. Hiking away from the canyon walls is recommended due to falling ice.
February
Average Temperature: 50/25F
Water Temperature: 40-45F
Park Visitation: Low
Narrows Equipment: Dry Bib Package (plus Dry Top)
Narrows Conditions: Winter is a great time to find solitude in the Narrows. Keep in mind that trails can become icy with possible closures of the Riverside Walk. Hiking away from the canyon walls is recommended due to falling ice.
April
Average Temperature: 59/36F
Water Temperature: 45-50F
Park Visitation: Medium
Narrows Equipment: Dry Bib Package
Narrows Conditions: Spring runoff can cause high water levels. Narrows closures occur when the river is running above 150CFS (120CFS for top-down).
March
Average Temperature: 56/30F
Water Temperature: 40-45F
Park Visitation: Medium
Narrows Equipment: Dry Bib Package (plus Dry Top)
Narrows Conditions: Park visitation picks up in March as schools let out for Spring Break. Spring runoff can cause high water levels. Narrows closures occur when the river is running above 150CFS (120CFS for top-down).
June
Average Temperature: 82/49F
Water Temperature: 55-60F
Park Visitation: High
Narrows Equipment: Warm Weather Package
Narrows Conditions: June is a popular time to hike the Narrows. Conditions for the hike are generally ideal with warm temperatures and lower flood potential than late summer months.
May
Average Temperature: 69/43F
Water Temperature: 50-55F
Park Visitation: High
Narrows Equipment: Warm Weather Package
Narrows Conditions: Spring runoff can cause high water levels. Narrows closures occur when the river is running above 150CFS (120CFS for top-down).
July
Average Temperature: 87/57F
Water Temperature: 60-65F
Park Visitation: High
Narrows Equipment: Warm Weather Package
Narrows Conditions: Summers in Zion are hot and dry making a hike in the river very pleasant. Mid July marks the beginning of “monsoon” season in Zion. Most late summer afternoons have a chance of rain in the forecast. These storms have potential to drop large amounts of water, creating dangerous flash floods. Always check the weather before heading into the Narrows.
August
Average Temperature: 85/55F
Water Temperature: 60-65F
Park Visitation: High
Narrows Equipment: Warm Weather Package
Narrows Conditions: Summers in Zion are hot and dry making a hike in the river very pleasant. Late summer is “monsoon” season in Zion. Most late summer afternoons have a chance of rain in the forecast. These storms have potential to drop large amounts of water, creating dangerous flash floods. Always check the weather before heading into the Narrows.
September
Average Temperature: 78/48F
Water Temperature: 55-60F
Park Visitation: High
Narrows Equipment: Warm Weather Package
Narrows Conditions: Summers in Zion are hot and dry making a hike in the river very pleasant. Mid September marks the end of “monsoon” season in Zion. Most late summer afternoons have a chance of rain in the forecast. These storms have potential to drop large amounts of water, creating dangerous flash floods. Always check the weather before heading into the Narrows.
October
Average Temperature: 66/39F
Water Temperature: 50-55F
Park Visitation: Medium
Narrows Equipment: Dry Pants Package or Warm Weather Package
Narrows Conditions: Cooling temperatures and changing leaves make Fall a beautiful time to enjoy Zion. Threats of summer flash floods decrease in the Fall and water levels remain relatively low.