Best Time to Visit Zion for Hiking – September Scores 88/100

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88/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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September, May, October

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January, February, March, November, December

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Weather

0°C – 22°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Zion for hiking is September, May, October, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Zion

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	45Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	0°	7°	55	6.2	59%	shoulder
February	44Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	9°	55	6.4	56%	shoulder
March	47Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	12°	35	5.9	50%	dry
April	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	16°	24	4.8	38%	dry
May	87Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	13°	22°	17	4.3	32%	dry
June	65Suboptimal Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	28°	11	3.1	26%	dry
July	77Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	31°	28	7	34%	dry
August	77Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	30°	40	7.5	40%	dry
September	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	17°	26°	32	5.9	39%	dry
October	80Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	11°	19°	39	4.7	42%	dry
November	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	12°	30	4.1	51%	dry
December	47Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	0°	7°	39	5.9	57%	dry