Month guide · Salt Lake City · United States
Salt Lake City in July
What July is really like in Salt Lake City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: William Henry Jackson, Public domain
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 19°C (66°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 14.8 hours of daylight. Hot and dry in the valley; escape to the canyons for cooler hiking and wildflowers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 19°C (66°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 14.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Salt Lake City: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 19°C (66°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with June (29°C (84°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:09
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:58
- Daylight
- About 14.8 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Pioneer Day parade and fireworks (24 July)
- Fourth of July fireworks (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Capitol Hill and Marmalade
Ensign Peak
Go at sunset in summer or on a clear winter morning; bring water, as there is no shade.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Active
- History
- Photo spot
Zoo · 9th and 9th
Tracy Aviary
One of the oldest public aviaries in the United States, in Liberty Park, with hundreds of birds from flamingos and Andean condors to owls and birds of prey, plus free-flight bird shows in summer.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Zoo · University and East Bench
Utah's Hogle Zoo
Visit in the morning in summer, when animals are more active and the hillside is cooler.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Garden · Central City
Gilgal Sculpture Garden
A small, eccentric garden hidden behind houses east of downtown, created by stonemason Thomas Child in the mid-20th century, with a sphinx bearing Joseph Smith's face and stones carved with scripture.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 19°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. 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 July a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Hot and dry in the valley; escape to the canyons for cooler hiking and wildflowers.
+How warm is Salt Lake City in July?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 19°C (66°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salt Lake City in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.