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Best time to visit Bryce Canyon
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
Bryce Canyon has no month that is both mild (average high 50 to 85°F) and below the average monthly visits, so pick between weather and crowds. September is busiest, with 13% of 2025 recreation visits. January was quietest, with an average high of 37°F. Sources: NPS IRMA Stats and NOAA normals, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Crowd index by month
Each bar is that month’s NPS recreation visits compared with the average month of 2025 (100 = average). September scored 162; January scored 24.
Source: NPS IRMA Stats, recreation visitors, 2025, pulled Oct 26, 2026. Index = month ÷ average month × 100.
Weather normals by month
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip in | Crowd index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9 | 17.0 | 1.91 | 24 |
| February | 38.8 | 18.4 | 1.70 | 27 |
| March | 45.8 | 23.3 | 1.27 | 65 |
| April | 53.5 | 28.9 | 0.77 | 122 |
| May | 63.1 | 36.6 | 0.91 | 148 |
| June | 75.1 | 44.6 | 0.47 | 152 |
| July | 80.0 | 52.1 | 1.55 | 143 |
| August | 77.5 | 50.0 | 1.94 | 141 |
| September | 70.1 | 41.6 | 1.78 | 162 |
| October | 58.2 | 31.9 | 1.73 | 123 |
| November | 45.8 | 22.8 | 1.28 | 53 |
| December | 36.8 | 17.0 | 1.34 | 40 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (monthly), station USC00421008. The station may sit at a different elevation than the places you visit, so expect cooler temperatures higher up.
Closures and seasonal dates
Park Closure Trail Closures Due to Recent Rains
Wall Street and the Bryce Connector Trail (Bryce Point to Peekaboo Loop Trail) are closed until further notice. Other park trails are open, but hikers are urged to use caution. Freezing temperatures overnight can make rockfall more likely during the day. Details on nps.gov
Source: NPS API campgrounds and alerts, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Hours
Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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