Month guide · Salt Lake City · United States
Salt Lake City in August
What August is really like in Salt Lake City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.8 hours of daylight. Hot with occasional afternoon thunderstorms over the mountains; wildfire smoke can reduce air quality some years.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Salt Lake City: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with July (34°C (93°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:38
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:26
- Daylight
- About 13.8 hours
Spring (April–May). Late-season skiing above, blossom and gardens below; weather changes quickly between snow and sun.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Salt Lake City, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Downtown
FamilySearch Library
Next to Temple Square, the world's largest genealogy library has billions of digitised records and volunteers who help visitors trace their ancestry for free.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
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Architecture · Capitol Hill and Marmalade
Utah State Capitol
Walk up through Memory Grove Park and City Creek, then continue to Ensign Peak for the best view.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
- Views
- Rainy day
Museum · University and East Bench
Natural History Museum of Utah
In the copper-clad Rio Tinto Center on the foothills, the museum's Past Worlds hall displays one of the world's largest collections of horned dinosaur skulls alongside other Utah fossils.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- History
Religious site · Downtown
Cathedral of the Madeleine
Visit on a sunny afternoon for the windows, and check the cathedral's choir schedule for free concerts.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 18°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, January–March, June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Salt Lake City in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot with occasional afternoon thunderstorms over the mountains; wildfire smoke can reduce air quality some years.
+How warm is Salt Lake City in August?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salt Lake City in August?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.