Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
May, June
January, February, July, August, November, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
Good For
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Moab?
The best time to visit Moab for backpacking is May, June, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Moab due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Moab
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 42Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -4° | 22 |
February | 52Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 1° | 15 |
March | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 6° | 19 |
April | 71Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 10° | 19 |
May | 98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 16° | 20 |
June | 97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 8 |
July | 80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 25° | 18 |
August | 55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 24° | 21 |
September | 55Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 19° | 29 |
October | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season. | 11° | 26 |
November | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 4° | 16 |
December | 45Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -2° | 16 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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