Utah · National Park
Best time to visit Zion
Checked Oct 26, 2026 · Source: NPS + NOAA
For Zion, the mild and quiet months are January, February, November and December: average highs of 50 to 85°F at the nearest NOAA station and visits at or below the yearly monthly average. May is busiest, with 12% of 2025 recreation visits. January was quietest, with an average high of 54°F.
Crowd index by month
Each bar is that month’s NPS recreation visits compared with the average month of 2025 (100 = average). May scored 142; January scored 36.
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 | 53.8 | 30.4 | 1.99 | 36 |
| February | 57.6 | 33.6 | 2.06 | 39 |
| March | 66.1 | 38.7 | 2.01 | 103 |
| April | 73.1 | 43.8 | 1.22 | 130 |
| May | 83.5 | 52.5 | 0.77 | 142 |
| June | 95.3 | 62.2 | 0.23 | 141 |
| July | 100.3 | 69.5 | 1.15 | 128 |
| August | 98.0 | 68.7 | 1.63 | 115 |
| September | 90.7 | 61.3 | 1.17 | 114 |
| October | 78.1 | 48.8 | 1.22 | 121 |
| November | 63.9 | 37.3 | 1.18 | 75 |
| December | 52.5 | 29.3 | 1.64 | 57 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (monthly), station USC00429717. The station may sit at a different elevation than the places you visit, so expect cooler temperatures higher up.
Mild and quiet months
- January
- February
- November
- December
Our rule, applied to the data above: average high between 50 and 85°F, and recreation visits no higher than the average month. It is arithmetic, not a forecast. Roads, trails and facilities can still be closed in these months.
Closures and seasonal dates
| Campground | Closed from | Until |
|---|---|---|
| South Campground | Oct 23, 2026 | Mar 14, 2027 |
| Lava Point Campground | Oct 5, 2026 | May 31, 2027 |
Park Closure Watchman Trail closed
The Watchman Trail is closed pending repairs. Details on nps.gov
Source: NPS API campgrounds and alerts, checked Oct 26, 2026.
Hours
Zion National Park is open every day of the year.
Source: NPS API operating hours, checked Oct 26, 2026.
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