Moab, USA

Best Time to Visit Moab

The best time to visit Moab is March to May, September to October.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeMarchCool, dry

Averages 9°C (48°F) with 30 mm of rain over the month.

5 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Moab in March to May, September to October for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $82, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Freezing, dry. Averages 0°C (32°F) with 20 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Good

    Cold, dry. Averages 3°C (38°F) with 21 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Best time

    Cool, dry. Averages 9°C (48°F) with 30 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Mild, dry. Averages 14°C (58°F) with 13 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Warm, dry. Averages 20°C (68°F) with 13 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Good

    Hot, dry. Averages 27°C (81°F) with 7 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Off-peak

    Very hot, dry. Averages 30°C (87°F) with 6 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Good

    Hot, dry. Averages 28°C (83°F) with 14 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Warm, dry. Averages 23°C (74°F) with 15 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Mild, dry. Averages 14°C (58°F) with 26 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Good

    Cold, dry. Averages 7°C (44°F) with 22 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Off-peak

    Cold, dry. Averages 1°C (33°F) with 26 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Moab

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Moab is warmest in July (30°C / 87°F) and coolest in January (0°C / 32°F). March is the wettest month at 30 mm of rain, and July the driest at 6 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are April, May, June, July, August, September and October.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Moab
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan0°C 32°F20 mm
Feb3°C 38°F21 mm
Mar9°C 48°F30 mm
Apr14°C 58°F13 mm
May20°C 68°F13 mm
Jun27°C 81°F7 mm
Jul30°C 87°F6 mm
Aug28°C 83°F14 mm
Sep23°C 74°F15 mm
Oct14°C 58°F26 mm
Nov7°C 44°F22 mm
Dec1°C 33°F26 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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